Pathways towards English language proficiency
All students must meet the University's minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements for entry (admission) into a Southern Cross University course. For further details view the Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 2 - Coursework Awards - General Provisions.
Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes at SCU College provides direct entry to a range of Southern Cross University degrees.
Alternative English Language Pathways
You may already have the language skills that the University is looking for if you have completed an approved program, course or qualification with these institutes.
Search the English Language Proficiency Pathways document for specific grades required to fulfil minimum English language proficiency at Southern Cross University.
| Recognised ELICOS Providers | Courses |
|---|---|
| Ability English | English for Academic Purposes |
| Any Australian Vocational Registered Training Provider (RTO), including TAFE | Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes; Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study; or Certificate III in English for Further Study. |
| Australian Pacific College | English for Academic Purposes |
| Browns English Language School | English for Academic Purposes |
| Byron Bay English Language School | Cambridge Advanced English Preparation |
| Cambridge International College (Melbourne) | English for Academic Purposes |
| ELSIS English Language School |
Cambridge Advanced English Preparation; or English for Academic Purposes |
| EC English Australia: EC English | English for Academic Purposes |
| English Language Company | English for Academic Purposes |
| Explore English | English for Academic Purposes; and General English |
| Greenwich English College | Cambridge Advanced English Preparation; Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation; Cambridge Preliminary English Test Preparation; English for Academic Purposes; or IELTS Preparation Course |
| ILSC (Brisbane) Pty. Ltd. |
English for Academic Purposes; or IELTS Mastery |
| Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) |
English for Academic Purposes; and General English |
| International House Sydney | IELTS Academic Preparation course |
| INUS Sydney | English for Academic Purposes; and INUS Customised English Course |
| Langports English Language College | English for Academic Purposes |
| Macquarie English | English for Academic Purposes |
| Milner International College of English | Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation course and Cambridge Exam; Cambridge Advanced English Preparation course and Cambridge Advanced English exam; or IELTS Preparation course and external IELTS exam |
| Navitas English | English for Academic Purposes |
| NCC Education | International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies |
| Perth International College Of English | English for Academic Purposes |
| Queensland Academy of Technology | IELTS Preparation program |
| Scots English College | English for Academic Purposes |
| Strathfield College | English for Academic Purposes |
| Sunshine Coast International College | English for Academic Purposes |
| Tongji University | Certificate in Business or Engineering Foundation; or Certificate Programmes |
| Universal English | Cambridge Advanced English Preparation; or English for Academic Purposes/IELTS Exam Preparation |
| Universal English College | Academic English Preparation course |
| UTS Insearch | English for Academic Purposes |
Still have questions? visit our website for: English Language Programs, International Students or contact us