English for Otago, University of Otago Language Centre and Foundation Year, University of Otago, New Zealand

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 the following English proficiency level before the 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
	Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
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
	Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42