Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Collarts English scores
From Collarts' international students page.
| Course | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|
| All courses except Entertainment Journalism | 6.0, no band below 6.0 |
| Entertainment Journalism | 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
Other accepted evidence
Collarts also accepts the English results in certain countries' secondary school certificates, A Levels or the International Baccalaureate, and successful completion of an English course at one of its pathway providers.
The page does not list PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge or Duolingo scores, waivers or a test validity period. Collarts asks applicants with questions to contact its international team.
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How to check
Collarts links to its Undergraduate Admissions Policy for International Students for the full admission rules.
Requirements vary by course and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your Collarts course page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Your student visa is assessed separately, under the Department of Home Affairs Student visa (subclass 500) rules.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Collarts publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Collarts need?+
6.0 overall with no band below 6.0 for all courses except Entertainment Journalism.
What IELTS does Collarts need for Entertainment Journalism?+
6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
Does Collarts accept PTE?+
The international students page does not list PTE scores. Ask Collarts which other tests it accepts.
Can I enter Collarts without IELTS?+
Possibly, with qualifying English results in a secondary certificate, A Levels or the IB, or an English course with a Collarts pathway provider.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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