International Entry Requirements
As an international student, you will have to meet the International Entry Requirements (English and Academic) as outlined below. Students must be 18 years of age upon course commencement.
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.
NON-AWARD PATHWAY COURSE
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
- An Advanced Diploma/Associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course); OR
- A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Students must reach the admissions standards set by the Academic Board, which are currently:
Diploma
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
Bachelor
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
- Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent.
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 |
General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) |
Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 4 from 1 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level subjects. |
Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 5 from either 1 Advanced Level plus 2 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level subject. |
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 |
Successful completion of Senior Secondary (Secondary 4 to 6) |
HKDSE Minimum 8 points - Only points gained in category A and C subjects will be considered |
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 Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 75% (2018 and onwards) |
Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 80% (2018 and onwards) |
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 |
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 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
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma
- An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent);
OR - A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
Master
- A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR - An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience.
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 academic 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 studies may be accepted in support of your application.
Approved articulation arrangements
Applicants may be allowed direct entry through an approved articulation agreement. Articulation agreements provide a pathway between a completed qualification at an external institution and a qualification at Kaplan Business School, enabling students to progress via a defined pathway. The agreement may provide credit into a Kaplan Business School qualification or may establish eligibility for admission only. Articulation agreements must be approved by the Academic Dean with reports provided at every meeting of the Academic Board thereafter detailing the performance of the associated students. Any such cohort-related performance issues are addressed with the external institution with immediacy. Exit clauses are activated in the absence of an improvement in performance following the implementation of tailored intervention strategies.
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
Approved Provider |
Course Name & CRICOS Code |
Required score to meet KBS English entry requirements |
|---|---|---|
Kaplan Business School |
English for Academic Purposes, 105225K |
EAP 2 - 65% |
BROWNS English Language School |
English for Academic Purposes, 02663M |
English for Academic Purposes 5 Pass English for Academic Purposes 6 Pass |
Discover English |
English for Academic Purposes, 073678E |
EAP Advanced 65% pass |
English Language Company |
English for Academic Purposes, 054401C |
EAP2 - Upper Intermediate |
Universal English College |
Academic English Preparation, 095850E |
AEP2 (Academic English Program 2) with aminimum grade of Credit (A) AEP3 (Academic English Program 3) with a minimum grade of Pass (B) |
Greenwich English College |
English for Academic Purposes, 059969M |
English for Academic Purposes Pass (50-64%) |
ILSC Language Schools |
English Language Programs, 060152J |
EAP Exit Level I4 |
Language Links |
English for IELTS & Academic Purposes (EIAP), 099974G |
English for IELTS & Academic Purposes (EIAP) - Upper Int B |
Langports English Languag College |
English for Academic, 103316A |
English for Academic with minimum grade of 70% |
Lexis English |
English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2), 114635F |
EAP 2: Overall 50% minimum in each component with no individual result less than 50% |
Phoenix Academy |
Academic English Program, 099974G |
Academic English Program CEFR B2+ |
SA College of English (SACE) |
English for Tertiary Studies, 042714G |
English for Tertiary Studies Part 2 Pass |
ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please visit our English Entry Requirements page for more information about entry requirements, approved qualifications and partners.