At Hawthorn-Melbourne, we can help you create the right course combination for your learning goals and your English language level.
Before your first day of class you will sit an English test to make sure you are in the right class for your English proficiency level. This process ensures you are enrolled in a class that is both challenging and effective in improving your English.
The table below shows the minimum entry requirement for each course.
View the course progress chart below.
| Course | Minimum English level | Prepares you for |
|---|---|---|
| General English | Beginner to advanced. | EAP - Level 1 Working holiday Travel English at work |
| English for Academic Purposes | EAP - Level 1 IELTS Academic 4.5 (writing 4.5, no band less than 4.0) TOEFL iBTR 32 (writing 12, reading 2, listening 2, speaking 11) PTE-Academic 30 (writing 30 with no communicative skill below 24) LanguageCert 38 (writing 33, reading 26, listening 25, speaking 34) Michigan English Test (MET) 38 (writing 38) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. EAP - Level 2 IELTS Academic 5.0 (writing 5.0, no band less than 4.5) TOEFL iBTR 35 (writing 14, reading 3, listening 3, speaking 13) PTE-Academic 36 (writing 36 with no communicative skill below 30) LanguageCert 46 (writing 45, reading 36, listening 35, speaking 44) Michigan English Test (MET) 44 (writing 38, reading 42, listening 45, speaking 31) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | EAP - Level 2 IELTS Preparation Diploma Foundation |
| English for High School 1 | Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate level of English AEAS test results Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | High School in Victoria |
| English for High School 2 | Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English AEAS test results Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | High School in Victoria |
| IELTS Preparation | IELTS Academic 5.5 (writing 5.5, no band less than 5.0) TOEFL iBTR 46 (writing 18, reading 4, listening 5, speaking 14) PTE-Academic 42 (writing 42 with no communicative skill below 36) LanguageCert 54 (writing 56, reading 44, listening 41, speaking 54) Michigan English Test (MET) 49 (writing 51, reading 47, listening 49, speaking 38) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) IELTS test |
| Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) | IELTS Academic 6.0 (writing 6.0, no band less than 5.5) TOEFL iBTR 60 (writing 21, reading 8, listening 7, speaking 16) PTE-Academic 50 (writing 50 with no communicative skill below 42) LanguageCert 61 (writing 64, reading 54, listening 49, speaking 62) Michigan English Test (MET) 53 (writing 57, reading 51, listening 53, speaking 43) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program Preparation (UMELBP Prep) | IELTS Academic 5.5: with writing 5.0; speaking 5.0; reading 5.0; listening 5.0 TOEFL iBTR 51: with writing 9; speaking 14; reading 8; listening 8 PTE-Academic 50: with writing 42; speaking 42; reading 42; listening 42 LanguageCert 54: with writing 45; speaking 54; reading 44; listening 41 Michigan English Test (MET) 49: with writing 45; speaking 38; reading 47; listening 49 | Certain courses at University of Melbourne |
| University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP) | This varies depending on University of Melbourne faculty. UMELBP Entry Requirements | Certain courses at University of Melbourne |
| English for Business | Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English | English in a professional or business environment. |
