International Students
Applying for ELICOS (General English or English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP)):
Are you applying for ELICOS stand-alone course/s (ELICOS Sector visa)?
Those students who wish to undertake English courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic and English language requirements:
Academic: No qualification is required.
English Language Proficiency:
- PCBT Placement TEST (Students must demonstrate that they possess the appropriate level of English to enter the course level they are applying to enrol in. Based on the test results, students will be offered a place at Elementary or Pre-Intermediate or Intermediate Level.) or evidence of:
- Previous ELICOS studies or
- Duolingo English Test or
- IELTS Test (General or Academic) or
- TOEFL iBT Test or
- PTE Academic Test or
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test or
- OET
- If directly applying for English For Academic Purposes (EAP), you must meet the minimum English requirements available on https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/english-for-academic-purposes-eap/
Test your English level and put the results in your PCBT Application Form for Enrolment. This test is free and fast. PCBT shall take further test if required: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/
Understand how Duolingo English Test scores, PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR are related to each other. This helps you understand PCBT English requirements for admissions.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
NOTE:
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess. If your country/nationality is classified by immigration department as Level 3 AND you need to apply for a student visa, please see the admissions requirements: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
Applying for ELICOS + VET:
Are you applying for ELICOS packaged with a Certificate 3 or 4 courses (VET Sector visa)?
Those students who wish to undertake English courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic and English language requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Australian year 11 or equivalent OR demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the business.
English Language Proficiency:
- PCBT Placement TEST (Students must demonstrate that they possess the appropriate level of English to enter the course level they are applying to enrol in. Based on the test results, students will be offered a place at Elementary or Pre-Intermediate or Intermediate Level.) or evidence of:
- Previous ELICOS studies or
- Duolingo English Test or
- IELTS Test (General or Academic) or
- TOEFL iBT Test or
- PTE Academic Test or
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test or
- OET
Test your English level and put the results in your PCBT Application Form for Enrolment. This test is free and fast. PCBT shall take further test if required: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/
Understand how Duolingo English Test scores, PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR are related to each other. This helps you understand PCBT English requirements for admissions.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
NOTE:
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess. If your country/nationality is classified by immigration department as Level 3 AND you need to apply for a student visa, please see the admissions requirements: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
Applying for VET (Certificate level entry):
Are you applying for a Certificate level course or a course package starting with Certificate 3 or 4 (Course level: AQF 3 and 4 / VET Sector)?
Those students who wish to undertake certificate 3 and 4 level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic and English language requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Australian year 11 or equivalent OR demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the business.
English Language Proficiency:
- You may be exempted to provide evidence of English Language competence if:
- you have successfully completed/passed the PCBT College English Placement Test for Certificate Entry Level (Free of charge test).
- you have studied for 5 years in an English speaking country.
- you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV OR higher level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa.
- you have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
- you have successfully completed your High School or higher tertiary qualification in English Language.
- Intermediate Level of English or
- Duolingo English Test Score of 75-80 or
- IELTS Test Score of 5.0 overall (General or Academic) or
- TOEFL iBT Test Score of 35 or
- PTE Academic Test Score of 36 or
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 154 or
- OET Pass Grade B or
- PCBT Certificate 3 in EAL Or Completion of General English Intermediate Level or
- 10 weeks ELICOS plus (IELTS test score of 4.5 or PTE Academic Test Score of 30-35 or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 32-34 or Duolingo English Test Score of 65-70 or equivalent)
Understand how Duolingo English Test scores, PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR are related to each other. This helps you understand PCBT English requirements for admissions.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
NOTE:
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess. If your country/nationality is classified by immigration department as Level 3 AND you need to apply for a student visa, please see the admissions requirements: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
Applying for VET (Diploma or Advanced Diploma level entry):
Are you applying for a Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma level courses (Course level: AQF 5 and 6 / VET Sector):
Students wishing to undertake diploma or advanced diploma level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic and English language requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the business.
English Language Proficiency:
- You may be exempted to provide evidence of English Language competence if:
- you have successfully completed/passed the PCBT College English Placement Test for Diploma Entry Level (Free of charge test) or
- you have studied for 5 years in an English speaking country.
- you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV OR higher level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa.
- you have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia
- you have successfully completed your High School or higher tertiary qualification in English Language.
- Upper-intermediate Level of English or
- Duolingo English Test Score of 85-90 or
- IELTS Test Score of 5.5 overall (General or Academic) or
- TOEFL iBT Test Score of 46 or
- PTE Academic Test Score of 42 or
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or
- OET Pass Grade B or
- 10 weeks ELICOS plus (IELTS test score of 5 or PTE Academic Test Score of 36-41 or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 35-45 or Duolingo English Test Score of 75-80 or equivalent ) or
- 20 weeks ELICOS plus (IELTS test score of 4.5 or PTE Academic Test Score of 30-35 or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 32-34 or Duolingo English Test Score of 65-70 or equivalent)
Understand how Duolingo English Test scores, PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR are related to each other. This helps you understand PCBT English requirements for admissions.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
NOTE:
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess. If your country/nationality is classified by immigration department as Level 3 AND you need to apply for a student visa, please see the admissions requirements: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
Applying for Graduate Diploma level entry:
Are you applying directly for a Graduate Diploma entry level course (Course level: AQF 8 / VET Sector):
Students wishing to undertake graduate diploma level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic and English language requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Any Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree or 3 years experience in leadership or education role plus Year 12 High school.
English Language Proficiency:
- You may be exempted to provide evidence of English Language competence if:
- you have successfully completed any diploma or advanced diploma or higher level course in Australia or in an English speaking country or
- you have studied for 5 years in an English speaking country.
- you have successfully completed your High School or higher tertiary qualification in English Language or
- Advanced Level of English or
- Duolingo English Test Score of 95-100 or
- IELTS Test Score of 6.0 overall (General or Academic) or
- TOEFL iBT Test Score of 74 or
- PTE Academic Test Score of 50 or
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 170 or
- OET Pass Grade B or
- 10 weeks ELICOS English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP2) plus (IELTS test score of 5.5 or PTE Academic Test Score of 42 or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 46 or Duolingo English Test Score of 90 or equivalent ) or
- 20 weeks ELICOS English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP1) plus (IELTS test score of 5 or PTE Academic Test Score of 36 or TOEFL iBT Test Score of 35 or Duolingo English Test Score of 80 or equivalent)
Understand how Duolingo English Test scores, PTE, TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR are related to each other. This helps you understand PCBT English requirements for admissions.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
NOTE:
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess. If your country/nationality is classified by immigration department as Level 3 AND you need to apply for a student visa, please see the admissions requirements: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
Australian Citizen Students
Certificate level courses at PCBT?
Those students who wish to undertake certificate 3 and 4 level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Australian year 11 OR demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in business.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
Diploma or Advanced Diploma level courses at PCBT?
Students wishing to undertake diploma or advanced diploma level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 OR demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the business.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.
Graduate Diploma level courses at PCBT?
Students wishing to undertake graduate diploma level courses offered at PCBT should meet the following academic requirements:
Academic:
- Completion of any diploma or higher education qualification.
Age
- Minimum age of 18 is required at the time of the course commencement date for all PCBT courses to all nationalities.