Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Holmesglen TOEFL iBT minimums
From Holmesglen's English requirements for international students page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates and diplomas (VET, not nursing) | 64 overall | |
| Bachelor's degrees (not nursing or early childhood) | 64 overall | |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | 79; writing 24, reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20 | |
| Diploma of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing | 91; listening 22, reading 22, writing 23, speaking 24 | |
| Packaged with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS or a foundation program | 46 overall | |
| Packaged with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS | 35 overall |
Holmesglen TOEFL rules
Holmesglen accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English and OET, and says requirements can vary by course, so check the course page too. The TOEFL figures are on the 0 to 120 scale.
TOEFL iBT score reports from January 2026 also carry a 1 to 6 band score; our guide to the new TOEFL score scale explains how the two scales appear on a report.
For comparison, the same page asks IELTS Academic 6.0 overall for most VET and bachelor's courses and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for Early Childhood Education.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
You may be able to complete an approved English language program first, which the page says does not apply to nursing applicants. The packaged ELICOS rows above show the lower TOEFL scores Holmesglen lists when your course comes with English study.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Holmesglen programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Holmesglen need?+
TOEFL iBT 64 overall for most VET courses and bachelor's degrees.
What TOEFL does Holmesglen nursing need?+
91 with listening 22, reading 22, writing 23 and speaking 24, for both the Diploma and the Bachelor of Nursing.
What TOEFL does Early Childhood Education need?+
79 with writing 24, reading 19 and listening and speaking 20.
Can I enter Holmesglen with a lower TOEFL score?+
With packaged English study the page lists 46 (10 weeks of ELICOS or a foundation program) or 35 (20 weeks of ELICOS).
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Guide updated on 1 November 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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