Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
La Trobe College English scores by program
From La Trobe College Australia's entry requirements page.
| Test | Foundation Studies | Diplomas: Business, Analytics, Cybersecurity, IT | Diplomas: Bioscience, Engineering, Health Sciences, Media, Psychology |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | 5.5, no band below 5.5 | 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 39 (R36 L33 S24 W29) | 39 (R42 L40 S39 W41) | 47 (R48 L47 S54 W51) |
| TOEFL iBT | 55, writing 16 | 55, writing 20 | 60, writing 20 |
| Cambridge English | B2 | B2 | C1 |
| LanguageCert Academic | 54 | 54 | 61 |
| English for Further Studies | EFS 4B | EFS 4B | EFS 5B |
Health pathways and One Skill Retake
The Diploma of Health Sciences needs IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 when it is packaged with a Bachelor of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Practice (Bendigo only), Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, or Speech Pathology.
The college accepts the IELTS One Skill Retake: if you miss one band, you can retake that skill within 60 days of the original test date. Duolingo is not listed.
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Other routes and how to check
Students without a listed test may still enter a diploma if they completed at least one year of an eligible senior secondary or post-secondary program, taught in English, within the last two years. The page also says you can meet the requirement through an English language direct entry course.
Requirements vary by course and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your La Trobe College Australia 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 La Trobe College Australia 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 La Trobe College Australia need for Foundation Studies?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0, or PTE Academic 39 with listed skill minimums.
What IELTS does La Trobe College need for the Diploma of IT?+
5.5 with no band below 5.5 for the business, business analytics, cybersecurity and IT diplomas.
What IELTS does La Trobe College need for a nursing pathway?+
6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the Diploma of Health Sciences packaged with nursing and the listed allied health degrees.
Does La Trobe College accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
Yes, if you retake the one missed skill within 60 days of the original test date.
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