English Language Requirements for International Students
To study in an academic programme at WelTec you must be proficient in English. If you are not a first-language speaker of English, we require evidence of your English language proficiency. Evidence, such as test results, must not be more than two years old. If you are not certain of the evidence required, please contact us.
IELTS
The minimum performance levels for admission are:
Postgraduate Diploma: 6.5 overall with no sub score less than 6.0
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: 6.0 overall with no sub score less than 5.5
Level 5 Diploma: 5.5 overall with no sub score less than 5.0
TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT)
The minimum performance levels for admission are:
Postgraduate: Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
Level 5 Diploma: Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
The Cambridge English Test
The minimum performance levels for admission are:
Postgraduate Diploma: FCE with a pass at Grade A or CAE with a score of 58 or CPE with a score of 45
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma:
FCE with a pass at Grade B or
CAE with a score of 52Lev el 5 Diploma:
FCE with a pass at Grade C or CAE with a score of 47
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE
The minimum performance levels for admission are:
Postgraduate Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 58
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 50
Level 5 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 42
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
The minimum performance levels for admission are:
Postgraduate Diploma: Level 5 with the Academic endorsement
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
Level 5 Diploma: Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
NZQA Guidance on English language entry requirements for international students can be found here
