Perth, Australia
Edith Cowan University: English test requirements
ECU assigns each course an English band (1 to 5) and lists the accepted tests in each band; its English competency page gives the undergraduate and postgraduate standard scores and course-specific exceptions. TOEFL scores are for the TOEFL iBT for Australia version only.
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 6.0
PG from 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 70
PG from 84
PTE Academic
UG from 52
PG from 58
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
The standard undergraduate scores plus the course-specific requirements transcribed from the page. All English tests are valid for two years.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate English requirements (standard)Source for this group | 6.0no individual band less than 6.0Results valid for two years. IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. One Skill Retake is accepted. | 70no individual score less than 17Only TOEFL iBT for Australia is accepted; TOEFL Home Edition and tests taken between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 are not accepted. Results valid for two years. | 52no scores less than 50Results valid for two years. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies, Primary, Primary 1-10, Secondary)e.g. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies); Bachelor of Education (Primary); Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10); Bachelor of Education (Secondary)Source for this group | 7.5no score below 7.0; 8.0 or more in speaking and listening | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for this course. | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for this course. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Social Worke.g. Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)Source for this group | 7.07.0 in each of the four components | 94Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23Page words it as TOEFL iBT with these section minimums. | 6565 in each of the four communicative skills | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathologye.g. Bachelor of Speech PathologySource for this group | 7.5no individual band less than 7.0 | Not acceptedThe page says: TOEFL iBT is not accepted from 26/07/23. | 7265 in each of the four communicative skills | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Sciencee.g. Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging ScienceSource for this group | 7.5no individual band less than 7.0 | 102Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23Page words it as TOEFL iBT with these section minimums. | 7265 in each of the four communicative skills | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Band 5: Osteopathy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical Science, Nursinge.g. Bachelor of Osteopathy Honours; Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy); Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science); Bachelor of Science (Nursing)Source for this group | 7.07.0 in listening, reading and speaking; 6.5 in writingIELTS rule applies to all test dates. Tests from one sitting, or two sittings within 12 months. | 91Listening 22, Reading 22, Writing 23, Speaking 24For tests taken from 23 April 2026. Tests on or before 22 April 2026 need 94 (24/24/24/23). | 63Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 60, Speaking 76For tests taken from 23 April 2026. Tests on or before 22 April 2026 need 66 with 66 in listening, reading and speaking and 56 in writing. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
“IELTS Academic online test is not accepted.”
English competency (international students)
Postgraduate coursework
The standard postgraduate scores plus the main course-specific requirements transcribed from the page.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate English requirements (standard)Source for this group | 6.5no individual band less than 6.0Results valid for two years. IELTS Academic online test is not accepted. One Skill Retake is accepted. | 84no individual score less than 17Only TOEFL iBT for Australia is accepted; TOEFL Home Edition and tests taken between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 are not accepted. Results valid for two years. | 58no scores less than 50Results valid for two years. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary)e.g. Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); Master of Teaching (Primary); Master of Teaching (Secondary)Source for this group | 7.5no score below 7.0; 8.0 or more in speaking and listening | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for these courses. | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for these courses. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying)e.g. Master of Social Work (Qualifying)Source for this group | 7.07.0 in each of the four components, achieved in one sitting | 94Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23 | 6565 in each of the four communicative skills | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Master of Professional Psychology and Master of Clinical Psychologye.g. Master of Professional Psychology; Master of Clinical PsychologySource for this group | 7.0no individual band less than 6.5 | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for this course. | Not on the listOnly IELTS is stated for this course. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
| Band 5: nursing and midwifery postgraduatee.g. Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry); Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner); Master of Midwifery (Research); Graduate Diploma in Midwifery PracticeSource for this group | 7.07.0 in listening, reading and speaking; 6.5 in writingTests from one sitting, or two sittings within 12 months. | 91Listening 22, Reading 22, Writing 23, Speaking 24For tests taken from 23 April 2026. Tests on or before 22 April 2026 need 94 (24/24/24/23). | 63Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 60, Speaking 76For tests taken from 23 April 2026. | Not on the listDuolingo is not listed on the ECU pages. |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (169 overall for undergraduate, 176 overall with 169 in each band for postgraduate)
- LanguageCert Academic (61 in Band 3, 67 in Band 4 on the English Proficiency Bands page; approved test centre only)
- Michigan English Test (53 in Band 3, 58 in Band 4 on the English Proficiency Bands page; approved test centre only)
- Occupational English Test (B or 350 in each component for Bands 2 to 4)
The page says these are not accepted
- IELTS Academic online test
- PTE Academic Online
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- TOEFL iBT taken between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024
- LanguageCert and Michigan English Test taken online
“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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