Students must demonstrate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English, as it is the language of instruction at MIT. Evidence can be provided through:

1. English tests
2. Australian study
3. ELICOS pathway
4. Completion of 5 years of study in English in Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America
5. Other Qualifications

English tests

English test results must be valid before the date of commencement of the course at MIT. MIT will assess all applicants individually and where the applicants do not meet English language requirements, MIT will consider packaging the main course with an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) program.

English language requirements exemptions
 

MIT may exempt applicants with following qualifications before the commencement of a course at MIT.

Australian study

Applicants who have completed the following qualifications in Australia may meet MIT’s direct entry requirements:

Other qualifications

Applicants who studied formal English subjects in the following academic qualifications in secondary schools may meet English language requirements for undergraduate courses:

1. GCE (General Certificate of Education) ‘A’ or ‘O’ Level English with a minimum grade of B.
2. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard levels) or minimum 5 in English B (Higher Level)
3. Cambridge International IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (A levels and O levels) with a minimum of C grade in English Language, or a minimum grade of B in English as a Second Language (ESL).

 

First language English

Applicants who hold a valid passport of or have completed Senior Secondary and tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language may be eligible for direct entry into MIT’s courses. MIT recognises the following countries:

MIT English language placement test

Applicants may be eligible to sit MIT English language placement test.  Applicants who achieve an overall score of 160 in MIT English language placement test may be eligible for direct entry.

Successful completion of EAP (English for Academic Preparation)

Applicants who have completed an appropriate EAP level at MIT or other NEAS accredited ELICOS providers may be eligible for direct entry in MIT courses.

Pathways to study

Applicants who do not satisfy minimum English language requirements have an option to study English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at MIT English Language Centre. The Centre offers ELICOS at different skill levels. Class levels are determined based on the following:

• Independent English language test score
• MIT English language placement test before the commencement date

To learn more about English language programs at MIT, click here.

The following table details the number of weeks of ELICOS required to be undertaken by students according to their actual accomplishments in English language tests which are less than the entry requirements for courses.

ELICOS study level requirements

ELICOS package based on English test scores

Students who do not satisfy the minimum English language requirements have the option to study ELICOS at MIT English Language Centre. The Centre offers ELICOS at different skills level. The class levels are determined based on:

• Independent English language test score or,
• In-person English language placement test