Flinders English levels
From the undergraduate and postgraduate tables on Flinders' English language requirements page. Examples of courses at each level are shown; the page has the full lists. Section minimums for PTE and Duolingo are in brackets.
| Courses (examples) | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All courses not listed at a higher level | 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing) | 50 (50 in writing and speaking) | 72 (18 in speaking and writing) | 105 (110 in speaking and writing) |
| Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Health masters; Psychological Science | 6.5 (6.0 each) | 58 (50 each) | 79 (S 18, W 21, R 13, L 12) | 120 (S, W, R 110; L 105) |
| Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Law and Legal Practice | 7.0 (6.5 each) | 65 (58 each) | 94 (S 20, W 24, R 19, L 20) | 130 (S 120, W 130, R 120, L 115) |
| Education, Teaching, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Paramedicine | 7.0 (7.0 each) | 65 (65 each) | 94 (S 23, W 27, R 24, L 24) | 135 (S 130, W 145, R 130, L 125) |
| Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery | 7.0 (S, R, L 7.0; W 6.5) | 63 (S 76, W 60, R 59, L 58) | 91 (S 24, W 23, R 22, L 22) | Not accepted |
Accepted tests and course exclusions
Flinders accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, the Duolingo English Test and LanguageCert Academic, plus OET for selected health courses. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre, and you must select "Taking TOEFL for Australia" when registering for TOEFL iBT.
From 2026 Duolingo and LanguageCert Academic are not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted for all courses.
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Flinders' coursework English language proficiency procedures say test evidence must be not more than two years old on the proposed course start date. Approved study in English (up to an overall IELTS 6.5 level) counts if no more than five years old.
You can also meet the requirement by completing a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS provider, which is not available for the nursing and midwifery degrees.
Requirements vary by course, and Flinders 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.
Student visa (subclass 500) English rules
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.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Flinders University need?+
PTE Academic 50 with 50 in writing and speaking for most courses, 58 with 50 in each skill for the 6.5-level courses, 65 for most 7.0-level courses and 63 for nursing and midwifery.
Does Flinders accept Duolingo?+
Yes, at 105 (110 in speaking and writing) for standard entry. From 2026 it is not accepted for nursing, medicine, midwifery, occupational therapy, optometry, physiotherapy, paramedicine or psychology.
Is IELTS One Skill Retake accepted at Flinders?+
Yes. Flinders accepts IELTS One Skill Retake for all courses.
What IELTS do I need for an MBA at Flinders?+
Business Administration is on Flinders' 6.5 list: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band.
How long is IELTS valid for Flinders?+
Not more than two years old on the proposed date you start your course.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 4 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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