IHM does not require applicants to provide evidence of English language if they are:
Proof of citizenship or residency
Copies of official academic transcripts (where applicable)
English Language Proficiency Tests: IHM accepts the following English language tests, provided they were completed no more than two years before the intended start date and meet the minimum scores for the desired program. Applicants are required to provide copies of official Academic Transcripts as evidence.
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN)#, Master of Nursing#, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Public Health
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic version
Overall, 6.5 with no bands less than 6
Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic
Overall, 56 with no band less than 46
Occupational English Test (OET) Nursing courses only
For Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN) & Master of Nursing:
For Bachelor of Social Work & Master of Public Health:
Test of English as a Foreign Language – internet-based (TOEFL iBT) Including TOEFL iBT Home Edition
79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)
International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) Academic Plus Applicable only to online delivery mode
3.9
English for Academic Purposes (EAP), or IHM EAP Direct Entry Test Score (online delivery only)
Minimum score of 70%
# – For the Online-delivery/hybrid version of the course only, English Language Proficiency Test requirements do not apply if the applicant studied in a non-English speaking country and has completed a minimum of 5-years continuous education in English Language (including higher secondary and above levels).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic version
Bachelor of Nursing
Overall, 7 with no bands less than 7
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
Overall, 7 with no bands less than 7
Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic
Bachelor of Nursing
Overall 65 with no band less than 65
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
Occupational English Test (OET) Nursing courses only
Bachelor of Nursing
Minimum B in each component, from a single test sitting, valid for 2 yrs (from test)
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
Not Applicable
Test of English as a Foreign Language – internet-based (TOEFL iBT) Including TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Bachelor of Nursing
94 (Listening 24, Speaking 23, Reading 24, Writing 27)
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) Academic Plus Applicable only to online delivery mode
Bachelor of Nursing
Not applicable
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
Not applicable
English for Academic Purposes (EAP), or IHM EAP Direct Entry Test Score (online delivery only)
Bachelor of Nursing
Not applicable
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW(Q))
Not applicable
General Exclusions to English Language Tests: In addition to the online-delivery courses marked in Table 2 above, IHM acknowledges the following as exclusions to English Language Tests. Applicants are required to provide the following documents as evidence:
NOTE: Please refer to the accredited curriculum documentation as some courses have specific requirements. Where this is the case, the requirements in the accredited document apply.
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Conditions |
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Prior Study – Senior Secondary |
Taught & assessed in English |
Min duration of continuous education in English language |
Max timeframe attained prior to IHM course start |
Other / Additional Minimum Criteria |
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Senior Secondary studies in an English-speaking school Includes International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma where English is the main language of instruction |
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5 Years |
2 Years |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma not undertaken in English |
n/a |
n/a |
2 Years |
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Other Senior Secondary studies in the following non-English speaking countries: |
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2 Years |
2 Years |
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Other Senior Secondary studies in the following non-English speaking countries: |
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n/a |
4 Years |
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Exclusion Category |
Conditions |
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Prior Study – Post Secondary or Tertiary |
Taught & assessed in English |
Min amount completed |
Max timeframe attended prior to IHM course start |
Additional notes |
Partial or Completed Post – secondary/Tertiary studies undertaken outside Australia (from a recognized institution) |
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1 year FT (or equiv PT) |
2 years |
RPL/Credit options may be available depending on the course. Consult RPL Policy/Procedure and individual course entry requirements/ pathway agreements. |
Partial or Completed cognate Australian AQF Level 5 or higher award (from a recognized institution) |
n/a |
1 year FT (or equiv PT) |
2 years |
RPL/Credit options may be available depending on the course. Consult RPL Policy/Procedure and individual course entry requirements/ pathway agreements. |
Exclusion Category |
Conditions |
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Work Experience (English Speaking) |
Min duration of continuous work experience in English language |
Additional Notes |
Lived and worked consistently in an English-speaking country |
3 years |
Must provide work reference letter on company letterhead with specific information on the type of work, dates of employment and contact details of supervisor |
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