Gold Coast, Australia
Bond University: English test requirements
Bond sets English scores by programme, with a short list of higher-demand programmes and a lower default for everything else. Each test has its own page; results must be no more than 24 months old when the programme starts.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 6.5
PG from 6.5
PhD 7.0
Foundation from 5.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 79
PG from 79
PhD 94
Foundation from 50
PTE Academic
UG from 58
PG from 58
PhD 65
Foundation from 42
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
PhD Not on the list
Foundation Not on the list
Undergraduate
Three groups of bachelor degrees. The TOEFL, PTE and IELTS pages give the same grouping. Duolingo is not on the approved list. Approved test results must be no more than 24 months old at programme start.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciencee.g. Bachelor of Exercise and Sports ScienceSource for this group | 7.0no sub-score less than 7.0IELTS Online is also accepted; IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted except for a few programmes. | 94no scores below 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, and 24 in reading and listening | 65no communicative scores (listening, reading, writing and speaking) below 65 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
| Business Law, Health Sciences (Honours), Jurisprudence, Laws, Psychological Science and Medical Programe.g. Bachelor of Business Law, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Psychological Science, Medical ProgramSource for this group | 7.0no sub-score less than 6.5IELTS Online is also accepted; IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted except for a few programmes. | 94no scores below 24 in writing, and 20 in speaking, reading, and listening | 65no communicative skills below 58 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
| All other bachelor's degrees not in a combined program with the aboveSource for this group | 6.5no sub-score less than 6.0IELTS Online is also accepted; IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted except for a few programmes. | 79no scores below 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, and 16 in reading and listening | 58no communicative skills below 50 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
“Approved English language test results must be no more than 24 months old when you commence your program at Bond.”
IELTS requirements
Postgraduate coursework
Graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degrees in three groups: Doctor of Physiotherapy, a 7.0 group (occupational therapy, psychology and nutrition programmes), and all other programmes.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Physiotherapye.g. Doctor of PhysiotherapySource for this group | 7.0no sub-score less than 7.0IELTS One Skill Retake cannot be used for this programme. | 94no scores below 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, and 24 in reading and listening | 65no communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) below 65 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
| Occupational Therapy, Professional Psychology, Psychology (Clinical), Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Nutrition, Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practicee.g. Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Professional Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Graduate Certificate in Nutrition, Master of Nutrition and Dietetic PracticeSource for this group | 7.0no sub-score less than 6.5IELTS Online is not accepted for the Master of Occupational Therapy. The IELTS page also puts the Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health in this group, but the TOEFL and PTE pages do not name it. The IELTS page puts Graduate Certificate in Nutrition, Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice here; IELTS One Skill Retake cannot be used for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice. | 94no scores below 24 in writing, and 20 in speaking, reading, and listening | 65no communicative scores below 58PTE Academic Online is not accepted for the Master of Occupational Therapy. | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
| All other graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's programs not in a combined degree with the aboveSource for this group | 6.5no sub-score less than 6.0IELTS Online is also accepted; IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted except for a few programmes. | 79no scores below 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, and 16 in reading and listening | 58no communicative scores below 50 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
Higher degree by research
One set for all HDR programmes.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All higher degree by research (HDR) programmesSource for this group | 7.0no sub-score less than 6.5 | 94no scores below 24 in writing, and 20 in speaking, reading, and listening | 65no communicative skills below 58 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
Diplomas and Foundation Program
Diploma and Foundation Program entry. The page also lists lower scores for the in-house Bond English Program levels 1 to 7, which are not degree entry and are not shown here.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma programmes (including Diploma Preparation Program)Source for this group | 6.0no sub-score less than 5.5 | 60no scores below 19 in writing, 16 in speaking, and 10 in reading and listening | 50no communicative scores below 42 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
| Bond University College Foundation Programe.g. Bond University College Foundation ProgramSource for this group | 5.5no sub-score less than 5.0 | 50no scores below 16 in writing, 14 in speaking, 7 in reading, and 6 in listening | 42no communicative scores below 36 | Not on the listDuolingo is not among the approved tests the page lists (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, C1 Advanced). |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency / B2 First (Cambridge English Scale 176 overall with no section below 169 for most bachelor and coursework programmes; higher for some; the page says its figures were correct as of January 2022)
The page says these are not accepted
- IELTS General Training
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- PTE Academic Online and PTE Home
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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