Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Griffith College PTE minimums
From Griffith College's entry requirements page, for PTE tests taken from 7 August 2025.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation; Diplomas of Business, Design, Engineering, IT, Science, Health Sciences and others | 39 | W 29, R 36, L 33, S 24 |
| Masters Qualifying Program | 47 | W 41, R 42, L 40, S 39 |
| Health Sciences to Exercise Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sports Development | 47 | W 41, R 42, L 40, S 39 |
| Foundation or diploma to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and law double degrees | 55 | No score below 47 |
| Health Care to Nursing; Health Sciences to Medical Lab Science, Dietetics, Pharmacy | 55 | No score below 47 |
| Pathways to Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy | 55 | No score below 55 |
Validity and how PTE compares with IELTS
Results must be less than two years old when you start. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, combining sittings or a Pearson institution code, and it gives no PTE score for the Diploma of Educational Studies or for the foundation pathway to the Bachelor of Exercise Science.
Griffith College's page does not list PTE Core. Pearson's PTE Core FAQ says PTE Core is initially only suitable for work and migration visa routes to Canada and that PTE Academic is the test accepted for university study.
For comparison, the same tables set IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 for foundation and diplomas, 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for the Masters Qualifying Program, and 6.5 for the law and health pathways.
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If your PTE score falls short
Griffith College notes that a small number of diploma and degree pathways need a higher English level even for entry to the foundation program, so check the diploma table for your target degree. Griffith University's own entry page points students below its English minimum to the Academic English Program at Griffith English Language Institute.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Griffith College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Griffith College need?+
39 overall with writing 29, reading 36, listening 33 and speaking 24 for the foundation program and most diplomas.
What PTE does the Griffith College MQP need?+
47 with writing 41, reading 42, listening 40 and speaking 39.
What PTE do I need for the Griffith College nursing pathway?+
The Diploma of Health Care to Bachelor of Nursing pathway needs 55 with no score below 47.
How old can my PTE be for Griffith College?+
Less than two years old when you start.
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