Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Kaplan Business School PTE minimums
From KBS's English entry requirements page.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and all postgraduate programs | 50 | Not specified |
| Diploma (AQF level 5) | 46 | Not specified |
| English for Academic Purposes 2 | 46 | Not specified |
| English for Academic Purposes 1 | 41 | Not specified |
Validity and how PTE compares with IELTS
Proof of English from one of the listed tests must be completed within two years before your course starts. The page does not mention PTE Academic Online, combining sittings or a Pearson institution code.
Kaplan Business School'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 table sets Academic IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in speaking and writing and 5.5 in listening and reading for bachelor's and postgraduate programs, and 5.5 with 5.0 in writing for the diploma.
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If your PTE score falls short
KBS may offer a pathway that includes an English for Academic Purposes course before your main course, and accepts approved EAP results from Kaplan or ELICOS providers with a direct entry arrangement. The Kaplan Test of English is another accepted option.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Kaplan Business School programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Kaplan Business School need?+
50 for bachelor's and all postgraduate programs, and 46 for the diploma.
Does KBS set PTE skill minimums?+
The page gives an overall PTE score only for each level.
How recent must my PTE be for KBS?+
Completed within two years before your course starts.
What PTE do I need for KBS English for Academic Purposes?+
41 for EAP 1 and 46 for EAP 2.
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