English for Otago offers a pathway to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at the University of Otago.
English requirements for the University of Otago
There are no 'special examinations' for students who fail English for Otago.
Students must achieve a minimum of a 'C' grade to pass the English for Otago course.
In achieving this grade, students meet the English language requirements for admission to most undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Otago.
Admission to English for Otago
This is an intensive course requiring a high entry standard. You are required to pass the entrance exam in order to enter EFO or have achieved following English proficiency level within 6 months before course start date.
Entrance requirements (if not sitting the EFO entrance test):
|
Course |
Test |
Entrance Requirement |
|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate programme |
IELTS |
5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
70 (writing 15) |
|
|
Paper-based TOEFL |
525 (TWE 4.0) |
|
|
Computer-based TOEFL |
193 (essay rating 4.0) |
|
|
GCE O-Level English |
Grade C6 |
|
|
HKDSE English |
Level 2 |
|
|
HK ALE Use of English |
Grade D7 |
|
|
SPM Bahasa Inggris |
Grade 4 |
|
|
Postgraduate programme |
IELTS |
6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT |
80 (writing 20) |
|
|
Paper-based TOEFL |
550 (TWE 4.5) |
|
|
Computer-based TOEFL |
213 (essay rating 4.5) |
|
|
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
Grade B |
|
|
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Grade C |
|
|
HKDSE |
Level 4 |
|
|
APIEL (Advanced Placement International English Language) Examination |
Grade 3 |
|
|
GCE A-Level General Paper (English) |
Grade C or higher |
|
|
International Baccalaureate |
Further information
For questions regarding admission to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes please refer to:
Useful links
Start dates
Fees
Campus
EFO flyer
FAQs
Contact
University of Otago International Office
Web: www.otago.ac.nz/international
Email: international.admissions@otago.ac.nz
