At Navitas English, we can help you create the right course combination for your learning goals and your English language level.
We have courses for every language learning goal – students who want to get better at conversation, and students who want a packaged pathway to higher education in Australia.
It’s important that you apply for a course that suits your language level.
If you want to apply for an Academic English, Cambridge or IELTS course, you need to meet minimum English level requirements. You will need to take a pre-test to make sure you have the right English level for your course.
We can arrange a Navitas English placement test with your education agent in your home country – or if you are already in Australia, you can take the test at a Navitas English school. Alternatively, you can provide an official test score such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, Languagecert or Cambridge results to prove your English level. Official test scores are valid for entry to Navitas English courses provided the score meets the entry requirement and the date of the test score and the course commencement date is no more than 2 years. Note that students’ exact English language levels may vary due to the date of the official test score and how much English language learning has been experienced since the test. This may mean additional study and language support for some students during their course.
We offer General English courses for all levels of English learners. Classes range from elementary (CEFR A1) through to advanced (CEFR C1 or IELTS 7.0). Download the CEFR and IELTS map.
If you are enrolling in our General English course, On your first day of class you will sit a day one placement test on your first day at school to make sure you are in the right class for your English proficiency level.
| Course | Minimum English Level | Prepares you for |
| General English | No minimum entry requirements. If your English is beginner level or below CEFR A2, please contact us for study advice | Academic English and Exam Preparation Courses Using English for travel, work and socialising |
| Academic English 1 | Navitas English Academic English Entry Test: Pass for AE1 or IELTS 4.5 (no other skills less than 4.0) or PTE Academic overall score 24 or equivalent scores from an accepted test* | Academic English 2 |
| Academic English 2 | Navitas English Academic English Entry Test: Pass for AE2 or Successful completion of Academic English Level 1 or IELTS 5.0 (no other skills less than 4.5) or PTE Academic 31 (writing 17, reading 29, listening 26 and speaking 14) or equivalent scores from an accepted test* | Academic English 3 Diploma Foundation Certificate IV |
| Academic English 3 | Navitas English Academic English Entry Test: Pass for AE3 or Successful completion of Academic English Level 2 or IELTS 5.5 (no other skills less than 5) or PTE Academic 39 (writing 29, reading 36, listening 33 and speaking 24) or equivalent scores from an accepted test* | Academic English 4 Bachelor's degree Associate degree Advanced Diploma |
| Academic English 4 | Navitas English Academic English Entry Test: Pass for AE4 or Successful completion of Academic English 3 or IELTS 6.0 (no other skills less than 5.5) or PTE Academic 47 (writing 41, reading 42, listening 40 and speaking 39) or equivalent scores from an accepted test* | Master’s degree Master’s degree with higher entry requirements Some post-graduate Research courses and health science |
| IELTS Preparation | Navitas English IELTS Entry Test: Pass or IELTS academic 5.0 overall (no other skills less than 4.5) or PTE Academic 31 (writing 17, reading 29, listening 26 and speaking 14) or equivalent scores from an accepted test* | |
| Cambridge Preparation - B1 Preliminary | Navitas English Cambridge Entry Test: Pass for B1 course or IELTS 4.0 or equivalent* | |
| Cambridge Preparation - B2 First | Navitas English Cambridge Entry Test: Pass for B2 course or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent* | |
| Cambridge Preparation - C1 Advanced | Navitas English Cambridge Entry Test: Pass for C1 course or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* | |
| Cambridge Preparation - C2 Proficiency | Navitas English Cambridge Entry Test: Pass for C2 course or IELTS 7.0 or equivalent* | |
| Or equivalent scores from an accepted test* - applicants can also choose from a range of additional tests that Navitas English accepts and can be found here or, applicants can choose to take a Navitas English placement test. Note that the PTE Academic scores in the table are for tests taken from August 7th 2025. |
