Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
ICHM English scores by course
From ICHM's international entry requirements page.
| Course | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | PTE 50 (writing and speaking 45); CAE or FCE 169, no band below 162 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Hotel Management | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | Equivalent score in another accepted test |
| Master of International Hotel Management | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | Equivalent score in another accepted test |
Other accepted evidence
For the bachelor's degree, ICHM also lists CEFR B2, UTS Insearch AEL4, ISLPR 3, BEC Vantage, SACE ETS Level 2, HKDSE 4 and Eynesbury College EAP3 with a 50% pass. Completing a diploma or higher in Australia within the last two years waives the requirement.
TOEFL and Duolingo are not mentioned. The page does not give a separate English requirement for the Graduate Diploma or the Diploma of Business.
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Conditional offers and how to check
If you do not meet the English requirement when you apply, ICHM may offer conditional enrolment after you complete an approved English language course.
Requirements vary by course and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your ICHM course page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Your student visa is assessed separately, under the Department of Home Affairs Student visa (subclass 500) rules.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does ICHM need for the bachelor's?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management).
What IELTS does ICHM need for the master's?+
6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the Master of International Hotel Management.
What PTE score does ICHM accept?+
PTE 50 with writing and speaking at least 45 for the bachelor's degree.
Does ICHM accept TOEFL or Duolingo?+
Neither is mentioned on ICHM's entry requirements page.
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