Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Toi Ohomai IELTS by qualification level
From Toi Ohomai's academic entry regulations (Regulatory Framework V3.0), which apply where programme regulations do not set their own English score.
| Qualification level | IELTS |
|---|---|
| Level 3 | General or Academic 5.0, no band below 5.0 |
| Level 4 | General or Academic 5.5, no band below 5.0 |
| Level 5 | Academic 5.5, no band below 5.0 |
| Level 6 | Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
| Level 7 (bachelor's, graduate diploma) | Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 |
| Level 8 and above (postgraduate, master's) | Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
Other tests and exemptions
Toi Ohomai's English help page says students usually provide IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic, and that scores vary by qualification. The regulations say other approved tests follow the NZQA list and exemptions follow NZQA rules. The regulations also say original IELTS records are required.
You may not need a test if you studied at primary and secondary level in English, completed tertiary study in English, hold a CELTA, or hold a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL). If none of these applies, you must sit an NZQA-approved English test. Early childhood education programmes have separate, stricter English rules.
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English courses and checks after you start
Toi Ohomai offers Level 3 and Level 4 English courses, including academic English, for students who need to raise their level first. The regulations say Toi Ohomai may test your English at any time during enrolment and use the result to decide on extra support.
Requirements vary by programme and change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your Toi Ohomai programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Toi Ohomai need for a degree?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for Level 7 study, unless the programme regulations set a different score.
What IELTS does Toi Ohomai need for a postgraduate diploma?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for Level 8 and above.
Does Toi Ohomai accept PTE?+
Yes. Its English help page lists IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic as the usual tests.
Can I sit IELTS at Toi Ohomai?+
The help page says to contact the International Centre about sitting IELTS in Rotorua.
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