Monash College scores by program
Diploma figures are from Monash College's diploma English requirements page, Foundation Year from its Foundation Year page and the Monash Advanced Preparation Program (MAPP) from the MAPP page. The diploma TOEFL row is for the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
| Test | Diploma Part 1 | Diploma Part 1A and Part 2 | Foundation Year | MAPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (incl. IELTS Online for diplomas) | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 6.0, 5.5 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 42, no skill below 36 | 50, no skill below 42 | 58, no band below 50 | 50, 42 in each |
| Duolingo English Test | 95, subscores 85 | 105, subscores 95 | 120, subscores 110 | Not listed |
| TOEFL iBT | 3; W3 S2.5 L2 R2.5 | 3.5; W4 S3 R3 L2.5 | 79; R13 L12 W21 S18 | 3.5; L2.5 R3 S3 W4 |
| Monash English | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | Not listed |
Year 11 English, Monash English and visa tests
For diplomas you also meet the requirement with 60% in Australian Year 11 English, or a Year 11-equivalent program taught in English with satisfactory English grades. The MAPP page lists the IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) alongside IELTS.
If your score is short, completing the required module of Monash English gets you into a diploma or Foundation Year without sitting IELTS. If you have no recent recognised result, you can take the Monash English Placement Test to enter Monash English.
Monash College accepts IELTS Online and Duolingo for admission, but Home Affairs does not accept fully online tests for the student visa, so you may need a test-centre IELTS or PTE as well.
Requirements vary by course, and Monash College can change them between intakes. Always confirm the score on your course page before you book a test. Your student visa has its own English rules, set by the Department of Home Affairs.
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Student visa (subclass 500) English rules
Your offer and your visa are assessed separately. If Home Affairs asks you for English evidence, the Student visa (subclass 500) page sets these minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025: IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. With at least 10 weeks of ELICOS (or a Foundation or eligible Pathway program) packaged with your course they drop to 5.5, 39 and 51, and with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS to 5.0, 31 and 37.
The test must be taken within the 2 years before you lodge (Regular Evidence level), or within the 2 years before a decision if you are Streamlined Evidence level and asked for evidence. Tests delivered entirely online, such as IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, are not accepted for the visa, and from 21 January 2026 TOEFL candidates must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when registering.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Monash College 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 Monash College need for a diploma?+
IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 for Diploma Part 1, or 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for Diploma Part 1A and Part 2.
Does Monash College accept Duolingo?+
Yes: 95 with subscores of 85 for Diploma Part 1, 105 with 95 for Part 1A and Part 2, and 120 with 110 for Foundation Year.
Does Monash College accept IELTS Online?+
Its diploma table lists IELTS and IELTS Online together. Remember IELTS Online is not accepted by Home Affairs for the student visa.
What PTE score does Monash College need?+
PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36) for Diploma Part 1, 50 (no skill below 42) for Part 1A and Part 2, and 58 (no band below 50) for Foundation Year.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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