Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
John Cabot PTE minimums by programme
From the undergraduate English language requirements and the MA in International Affairs admissions page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, direct admission | 58 | None stated |
| Undergraduate, placement into ENLUS II | 52 to 57 | None stated |
| Undergraduate, placement into ENLUS I | 30 to 41 | None stated |
| MA in International Affairs | 70 | None stated |
Test rules and the IELTS comparison
The undergraduate table, approved on 1 October 2025, names "PTE Academic" only. Neither page mentions PTE Academic Online, PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson code. The table gives no placement for a PTE score of 42 to 51, so contact admissions if your score falls there.
In the undergraduate table IELTS is given only as a CEFR level, C1 for admission and B2 or B1 for ENLUS, while TOEFL is 95. For the MA, IELTS is 7.0 in each subtest and Cambridge C1 Advanced 185.
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If you fall short
Undergraduates who meet the academic requirements but need more English can enter the ENLUS Program, an intensive English course before degree study. JCU also runs its own English Language Placement Test, which may be taken in place of any listed exam.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your John Cabot programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does John Cabot University need?+
PTE Academic 58 for direct undergraduate admission and 70 for the MA in International Affairs.
What happens with a PTE score of 52 to 57?+
You are placed into ENLUS II, John Cabot's intensive English course.
Is there an alternative to PTE at John Cabot?+
Yes. JCU's own English Language Placement Test can be taken in place of any listed exam.
What IELTS does the John Cabot MA need?+
IELTS 7.0 in each subtest.
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