Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Monash College PTE minimums
From Monash College's English score pages for Foundation Year, diplomas and the Monash Advanced Preparation Program (MAPP). Select Pearson Test of English (PTE) in each page's test menu.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Year, extended | 36 | 30 |
| Foundation Year, standard | 42 | 36 |
| Diploma, Part 1 | 42 | 36 |
| Diploma, Part 1A and Part 2 | 50 | 42 |
| Monash Advanced Preparation Program | 50 | 42 in listening, reading, speaking and writing |
How Monash College's PTE compares to IELTS
On the same pages, standard Foundation Year and diploma Part 1 sit at IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, diploma Part 1A and Part 2 and MAPP at IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and extended Foundation Year at IELTS 5.0 with no band below 4.5. The diploma and Foundation Year IELTS rows name IELTS Online; the PTE rows only say Pearson Test of English and do not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a validity period.
From a Monash College diploma or Foundation Year you can move on to Monash University, which asks PTE 58 with no skill below 50 for direct entry.
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If your PTE falls short
Monash College runs Monash English. Completing the required level lets you enter Foundation Year, and the length of English study depends on your current level. Without a recent recognised test result, you can take the Monash English Placement Test to enter Monash English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Monash College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does Monash College Foundation Year need?+
42 with no communicative skill below 36 for the standard program, or 36 with none below 30 for the extended program.
What PTE does a Monash College diploma need?+
42 (36) for Part 1, and 50 with no skill below 42 for Part 1A and Part 2.
What PTE does MAPP need?+
50 overall with 42 in listening, reading, speaking and writing.
What if I have no PTE result for Monash College?+
You can take the Monash English Placement Test to enter Monash English.
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