What IELTS score do you need for Edith Cowan University?

ECU lists course-specific requirements. The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) follows the Nursing and Midwifery Board standard: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing, from one sitting or two sittings within 12 months, including One Skill Retake. PTE, OET, TOEFL and Cambridge scores for nursing are in Band 5 on the bands page.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) needs an IELTS average of 7.5 or more, no component below 7.0 and 8.0 or more in speaking and listening. Other courses on the list include the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and (Secondary), Occupational Therapy, Paramedical Science, Social Work and Speech Pathology.

IELTS Academic online, PTE Academic Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition are not accepted. Only TOEFL iBT for Australia is accepted, and tests taken between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 are not. IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge results are valid for two years.

Duolingo is not stated by ECU. Approved English courses from listed providers and completed AQF diplomas or associate degrees can also meet the requirement, as set out in each band.

Requirements vary by course, and ECU can change them between intakes. Always confirm the score on your course page before you book a test. Your student visa has its own English rules, set by the Department of Home Affairs.

Your offer and your visa are assessed separately. If Home Affairs asks you for English evidence, the Student visa (subclass 500) page sets these minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025: IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. With at least 10 weeks of ELICOS (or a Foundation or eligible Pathway program) packaged with your course they drop to 5.5, 39 and 51, and with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS to 5.0, 31 and 37.

The test must be taken within the 2 years before you lodge (Regular Evidence level), or within the 2 years before a decision if you are Streamlined Evidence level and asked for evidence. Tests delivered entirely online, such as IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, are not accepted for the visa, and from 21 January 2026 TOEFL candidates must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when registering.