2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Bond University English: duration, entry requirements and structure
Entry to Bond University's English program is through one of five accepted English tests, including IELTS Academic and PTE Academic.
Bond University’s English program is an on-campus course at the Gold Coast Campus. It builds spoken and written English to the level needed for study at an Australian university. Entry is by one of five English tests, and the program starts in September, January and May.
What the program is
- The program is called English and sits in the Academic and English Pathways study area.
- Its CRICOS code is 103878M.
- Its course type is listed as Other Non-AQF.
- It is delivered on campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
What it teaches
The program develops spoken and written English to the level required to study at an Australian university. Its teaching terms are scheduled to match Bond University’s three-semester-per-year study schedule.
Start dates
Four intakes are currently listed, all on campus at the Gold Coast Campus:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
The January, May and September starts line up with the three semesters in Bond’s year.
Entry requirements
Entry is via one of these methods:
- International English Language Testing System – Academic (IELTS Academic)
- Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE Academic)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
- Cambridge English: Advanced
- Pearson Versant Test of English
An applicant needs one of these, not all five.
How the program page is organised
Bond’s program page is split into five sections: Overview, Graduate outcomes, Subjects, Entry requirements and Fees. Course fees are listed in the Fees section, and applications go through the Apply Now option.
All details follow what Bond University publishes for each year.