University of Divinity

English Language Proficiency Requirements 

1 All applicants for admission, both domestic and overseas, must be assessed to ensure their English language proficiency is sufficient for admission to a course of study in accordance with the rules and thresholds set out in Schedule A to this Policy. 

2 The English competency of an applicant may be determined either by an English language test approved by the University or by evidence that the applicant has lived and functioned for a substantial part of his or her life in an English-speaking context.

3 Where an applicant has completed several measures of English proficiency only the most recent measure will be considered.

4 A course advisor may request that an applicant undergo an English test in addition to any requirement of this Policy if such a test is required to determine whether or not to recommend the applicant for admission.

To be eligible for admission to a course of study an applicant must: 

a) meet the minimum academic standards set out in the Regulation and Determinations applicable to that course 

b) satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of this Policy and any further language requirements specific to admission to that course 

c) demonstrate capacity to complete the course successfully 

d) agree to abide by the University of Divinity Code of Conduct e) have attained 18 years of age.