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Exams to Study in New Zealand for International Students
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New Zealand is gaining popularity across the world for providing high-quality education based on British models at affordable costs. To study in New Zealand, international students should satisfy the admission and visa requirements. Students need to appear for certain exams to secure their seats at their chosen New Zealand universities. Read more to know about exams to study in New Zealand.
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New Zealand is one of the best study destinations to pursue higher education. International students are required to satisfy the eligibility criteria of the university and student visa requirements to immigrate to study in New Zealand.
Exams required to study in New Zealand
Language Proficiency Exams
Course Level | Band Scores |
For Diploma | 5.5 (5.0 Each section) |
For Bachelors | 6.0 |
For Graduate Diploma | 6.0 |
For Master’s | 6.5 |
• PTE: Pearson Test of English, commonly known as PTE is a popular English Proficiency Test that assesses candidates' speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. PTE is accepted by several universities in New Zealand such as Lincoln University, Massey University, and so on.
Course Level | Scores |
Undergraduate | 50 |
Postgraduate | 64 |
Doctorate | 64 or above |
• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is yet another widely accepted international standardized test. It has four sections which speaking, reading, writing, and listening considering scores from 0-120. TOEFL is accepted by several Universities in New Zealand such as Eastern Institute of Technology, University of Auckland, and so on.
Course | Scores |
Business Management | 90 |
Engineering | 95 |
Computer science | 100 |
Arts & Humanities | 85 |
Health & Medicine | 100 |
Environment Science | 90 |
• Duolingo: Duolingo English Test or DET is the latest English language proficiency test which started in 2016. The exam is accepted by more than 4000 universities all over the world. Duolingo test can be given through the Duolingo App.
Sections | Score Range |
Conversion | 10 to 160 |
Literacy | 10 to 160 |
Comprehension | 10 to 160 |
Production | 10 to 160 |
Standardized Entrance Exams
University Entrance Exams
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