University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Griffith College?

Griffith College, the pathway into Griffith University, asks for PTE Academic 39 overall with writing 29, reading 36, listening 33 and speaking 24 for its foundation program and diplomas. The Masters Qualifying Program needs 47. Pathways to law, nursing and pharmacy need 55 with no score below 47, and to social work, physiotherapy and paramedicine 55 with none below 55.
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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 bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Foundation; Diplomas of Business, Design, Engineering, IT, Science, Health Sciences and others39W 29, R 36, L 33, S 24
Masters Qualifying Program47W 41, R 42, L 40, S 39
Health Sciences to Exercise Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sports Development47W 41, R 42, L 40, S 39
Foundation or diploma to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and law double degrees55No score below 47
Health Care to Nursing; Health Sciences to Medical Lab Science, Dietetics, Pharmacy55No score below 47
Pathways to Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy55No 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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