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Choose the right course for you
| Goal | Appropriate program or course | Entry score or level | Length (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn English for life, travel or further study |
General English (GE) or Advanced English Communications Skills (AECS) |
Elementary to advanced
Advanced |
5-45 |
| Learn English for the workplace | English for International Business Communication (EIBC) | IELTS minimum score 5.0 or GE 5 for EIBC I | 5-20 |
| Gain entry to a university degree program | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Choose EAP if you want to control how much time you spend studying English before entering university |
IELTS minimum score 5.0 for EAP I | 5-30 |
| Bridging English Program (BEP) This is the official UQ program pathway |
Click here to check | 10-30 |
Entry requirements
| Course | ICTE | IELTS | TOEFL IBT | Pearson | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Students are tested on the first day of their course to determine their GE class level. | ||||
| EIBC I | GE 5 | 5.0, no score less than 5.0 |
56, S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
42, no score less than 42 | 154, no score less than 154 |
| EIBC II | GE 6 or EIBC I | 5.5, no score less than 5.5 |
70, S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
49, no score less than 49 | 162, no score less than 162 |
| EAP I | GE 5 | 5.0, no score less than 5.0 |
56, S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
42, no score less than 42 | 154, no score less than 154 |
| EAP II | GE 6 or EAP I | 5.5, no score less than 5.5 |
70, S: 17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
49, no score less than 49 | 162, no score less than 162 |
| EAP III | GE 7 or EAP II | 6.0, no score less than 6.0 |
78, S: 19 L:19 R:19 W:21 |
60, no score less than 60 | 169, no score less than 169 |
| ESP: TESOL | GE 5 | 5.0 S:5 W:5 | 56 S:15; W:17 | 42 S: 42 W: 42 |
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S: speaking, L: listening, R: reading, W: writing
Without test score
If you do not have a current official test score, please apply for the General English course. We will test you on arrival and place you in a suitable course and class level.
Depending on your English language skills and study goals, we will place you in either General English, English for International Business Communication, or English for Academic Purposes.
With test score
If you would like to be placed in a class other than General English before you arrive, or want to apply for a UQ package offer, please provide an official IELTS or other recognised test score with your course application.