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It maps TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), Duolingo English Test (DET), LanguageCert Academic, and Occupational English Test (OET) to comparable levels, including detailed subsection minimums where specified. It also lists program-specific equivalences for the University of Newcastle and cross-references country or qualification benchmarks to IELTS outcomes, with notes on secure test centres, required subtest achievement, and DET recognition conditions.","| Overall Test Score Equivalences |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |\n| TOEFL iBT | 70 | 85 | 94 | 102 | 110 |\n| PTE Academic | 52 | 59 | 66 | 75 | 82 |\n| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 169 | 176 | 185 | 191 | 200 |\n| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |\n| LanguageCert Academic | 61 | 67 | 73 | 81 | 88 |\n| Occupational English Test (OET)* | 290 | 320 | 350 | 400 | 450 |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Test Section Minimum Equivalences^ |  |  |  |  |  |\n| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |\n| TOEFL iBT | R16, L16,\u003Cbr>S18, W21 | R19, L20,\u003Cbr>S20, W24 | R24, L24,\u003Cbr>S23, W27 | R27, L27,\u003Cbr>S24, W29 | R29, L28,\u003Cbr>S26, W30 |\n| PTE Academic | 52 | 59 | 66 | 75 | 82 |\n| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 169 | 176 | 185 | 191 | 200 |\n| Duolingo English Test (DET)~ | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |\n\n\n| Overall Test Score Equivalences |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| LanguageCert Academic\\# | L57, R60,\u003Cbr>W64, S70 | L62, R65,\u003Cbr>W71, S76 | L67, R71,\u003Cbr>W78, S82 | L73, R77,\u003Cbr>W84, S87 | L80, R83,\u003Cbr>W89, S89 |\n| Occupational English Test (OET)* | Not applicable. |  |  |  |  |\n| *Not applicable for Higher Degree by Research programs\u003Cbr>^ Note, unless indicated by separate section scores, the minimum subtest score must be achieved in all sub-tests.\u003Cbr>\\# The LanguageCert Academic test must be undertaken at a secure test centre.\u003Cbr>~ DET utilises Integrated Subscores and Individual Subscores (SWRL) (from October 2024) . SWRL scores will be the basis for test section minimum equivalences to align with the other recognised English Language Proficiency Tests. DET will only be recognised for applicants with citizenship from low-risk countries (as determined by the Department of Home Affairs) who are eligible for streamlined student visa applications. |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| University of Newcastle Managing Unit | Program | IELTS Equivalence Scores |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |\n| Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre | English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) | Entry Level Pass (EP) | Higher Level Pass 4 (HP4) | Higher Level Pass 2 (HP2) | Higher Level Pass 1 (HP1) | N/A |\n|  | Newstep | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n|  | NUchance | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Open Foundation | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Open Foundation Extended | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Yapug | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n| University of Newcastle College of International Education | Foundation Studies /\u003Cbr>Foundation Studies in Medicine | 50%* | 65%* | 75%* | 85%* | N/A |\n|  | Degree Transfer Extended Business / Commerce / Engineering / Information Technology | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Pre Masters Program Business Information Technology | Completion of program |  |  |  |  |\n| *Average Foundation Studies English for Academic Purposes and Introduction to Academic Communication |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Country |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| American Samoa | Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Bahamas |\n| Barbados | Botswana | Belize | Canada |\n| Cook Islands | Dominica | Fiji | Gambia |\n| Ghana | Gibraltar | Grenada | Guyana |\n| Ireland | Jamaica | Kenya | Kiribati |\n| Lesotho | Liberia | Malawi | Maldives |\n| Namibia | Nauru | New Zealand | Nigeria |\n| Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Samoa | Singapore |\n| Solomon Islands | South Africa | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Tanzania |\n| Tonga | Trinidad and Tobago | Uganda | United Kingdom |\n| United States of America | Vanuatu | Zambia | Zimbabwe |\n\n\n| Country or Region of Study | Senior Secondary Level Qualification | IELTS Score Equivalence |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |\n| Various | International Baccalaureate (IB) English A Literature or English A Language and Literature at Higher Level or Standard Level | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |\n|","cbCaiafUMrFT3yxn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiafUMrFT3yxn","pdf",80803,2,1,7,"English","en",105,"# Overall Test Score Equivalences\n## Test Section Minimum Equivalences\n# University of Newcastle Managing Unit Program Equivalences\n# Country Lists and Qualifications to IELTS Equivalences","[{\"question\":\"Which English language tests are converted into IELTS-equivalent scores in the tables?\",\"answer\":\"The document includes IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), Duolingo English Test (DET), LanguageCert Academic, and Occupational English Test (OET) where applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"Do section minimum equivalents require meeting every sub-test score?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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