International Entry Requirements
As an international student, you will have to meet the International Entry Requirements (English and Academic) as outlined below.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalence in Australia at the time of application using the Country Education Profiles (CEP) online tool. The academic entry requirements for our courses vary by nationality.
UNDERGRADUATE
Students must reach the admissions standards set by the Academic Board, which are currently:
- The minimum age for entrance into undergraduate courses is 18 years of age.
- Entry into undergraduate courses requires successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling or Certificate IV or equivalent. Entry into the Bachelor level courses requires an ATAR of 55 or equivalent.
- Mature age entry (over 21 years of age) can be made without minimum educational requirements. However, applicants are required to demonstrate the capacity to meet course requirements, normally, through interview with the School.
- Applicants may also be allowed direct entry through an approved articulation agreement.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Global | Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma | Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Certificate | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 20 | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 |
| Countries and Regions | Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma | Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV | Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent) |
| Brazil | Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent | Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent |
| Cambodia | Successful completion of the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C grade average | Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program or one year of university |
| Chile | Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller | Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller |
| China | Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average | Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato | Successful completion of Bachillerato |
| Czech Republic | Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce | Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce |
| France | Successful completion of French Baccalaureat | Successful completion of French Baccalaureat |
| Germany | Successful completion of Abitur | Successful completion of Abitur |
| Hong Kong SAR | HKDSE Minimum 8 points – Only points gained in category A and C subjects will be considered. Minimum Level 3 in English | HKDSE Minimum 8 points – Only points gained in category A and C subjects will be considered. Minimum Level 3 in English |
| Hungary | Successful completion of Erettsegi | Successful completion of Erettsegi |
| India | Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects | Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMA3 with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 subjects | High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C grade |
| Italy | Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita | Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita |
| Kenya | Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher | Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher |
| Korea | High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70 | High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70 |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School (Baccalaureate) mark average 6 in 4 academic subjects | Successful completion of recognised foundation studies program or 1 year of university studies |
| Lithuania | Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednew Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti | Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednem Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti |
| Malaysia | STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent | STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent |
| Mauritius | Successful completion of Cabridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of E – aggregate score of 2 | Successful completion of Cambridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of D – aggregate score of 6 |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria | Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria |
| Nepal | Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 55% (Year 11 + 12) | Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 60% (Year 11 + 12) |
| Peru | Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa) | Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa) |
| Philippines | Successful completion of High School Diploma with 80% | Successful completion of High School Diploma with 85% |
| Poland | Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum) | Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum) |
| Russia | Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 3.0 | Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 4.0 |
| Singapore | 2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels | 2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels |
| Slovakia | Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske | Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske |
| Spain | Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato | Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato |
| South Africa | South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 40% | South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 50% |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior high school with 60% average | Successful completion of Senior high school with 70% average |
| Thailand | Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0 | Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato | Successful completion of Bachillerato |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with GPA of 6.0 | Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with a GPA of 6.0 |
POSTGRADUATE
| Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent); OR A Diploma (or equivalent) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | |
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting | |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics | An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent); OR An Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (or equivalent) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience. |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Administration | |
| Master of Business Analytics | |
| Master of Business Analytics (Extension) | |
| Master of Accounting | An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent); OR An Advanced Diploma / Associate degree (or equivalent). |
| Master of Business Administration | An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). |
| Master of Professional Accounting |
ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The proof of English entry requirements must be completed no more than two years before the commencement of your course.
Kaplan has a global reputation for delivering quality education that attracts students from all over the world. We offer a range of courses for students who may not meet the Kaplan Business School entry requirements or wish to work on their fluency or build confidence before undertaking any tertiary studies.
For students who do not meet the entry criteria but who reach a level of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (and qualify for entry with respect to their academic criteria) you will be offered a pathway course which includes an English for Academic Purposes course prior to commencing their course. At the conclusion of English for Academic Purposes course applicants are expected to demonstrate the required English proficiency for direct admission.
UNDERGRADUATE
Diploma of Business:
- Academic IELTS Overall 5.5, no individual band score below 5.0; OR
- KITE score greater than 396 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR
- PTE Academic Score of 42; OR
- TOEFL iBT Score of 46; OR
- GCE Ordinary Level; Grade C in English Language or English Literature; OR
- Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 162.
Bachelor of Business:
- Academic IELTS Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading; OR
- KITE score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR
- PTE Academic Score of 50; OR
- TOEFL iBT Score of 60; OR
- GCE Ordinary Level; Grade C in English Language or English Literature; OR
- GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level; Grade C in English Language or English Literature; OR
- GCE Advanced Level; Grade D in English Language or English Literature; OR
- Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 169.
POSTGRADUATE
- Academic IELTS Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading; OR
- KITE score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR
- PTE Academic Score of 50; OR
- TOEFL iBT Score of 60; OR
- Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 169.
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS
The below list outlines some of these pathways. Students should review the relevant program to determine if these pathways are applicable for entry into their chosen course.
Evidence to undertake study at higher level
A student who does not meet the minimum education requirement for entry into a course may be offered entry if they demonstrate relevant and recognised prior learning (refer to Recognition of Prior Learning Policy).
In some cases students may be able to gain entry through alternative entry pathways such as Non-degree Entry and the Headstart Program. These entry schemes are primarily open to domestic students enrolled in online programs.
Mature age entry
Students 21 years of age and over may apply for mature age entry. School results, TAFE or VET qualifications, work experience and other informal study may be accepted in support of your application.
School leavers
For school leavers entering undergraduate courses the School offers a number of point schemes. These include but are not limited to the following schemes.
Low SES adjustment factors:
- Five points are awarded to students who attend a school included in the Australian Government National Partnership for Low Socio-economic Status School Communities Program Schools.
- Students from rural and remote areas are also eligible for five points.
- Students on a School Card (or state equivalent), Youth Allowance and/or Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card and who do not attend a recognised low SES, can apply for five points.
Achievement adjustment factors:
- Students will be eligible to receive three achievement points (up to a maximum of five) if you score a C- or better in Year 12 (or its’ equivalent) subjects that are relevant to the course the student is applying for.
- Three points will be given for a C grade (C-, C or C+), four points for a B grade (B-, B or B+), and five points for an A grade (A-, A or A+).
Mathematics and Languages adjustment factors:
- The Points Scheme offers up to five points each for Specialist Mathematics and/or a language other than English LOTE subject, depending on performance.
- Three points will be given for a C grade (C-, C or C+), four points for a B grade (B-, B or B+), and five points for an A grade (A-, A or A+).
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) or other Year 12 equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for points.
ELICOS DIRECT ENTRY ARRANGEMENTS
Your chosen study destination may have an ELICOS Direct Entry arrangement with Kaplan Business School. Please see a list below of applicable destinations.
- Kaplan International Languages (KIL)
- Ability English
- Universal English College
- Greenwich English College
- ILSC
- Sydney College of English