OSSD courses can get you into universities without IELTS!
This news roundup covers schools that accept OSSD courses for admission without IELTS—college students can use their OSSD English course ENG4U grades instead of IELTS scores to directly meet the English language requirements of some universities, and this applies to a wide range of majors.
Monash University in Australia (QS 36) lets you skip IELTS: once students get their ENG4U results, they can submit them as proof of English proficiency to meet the university's language requirements.
In addition, many universities in Malaysia have also started offering admissions without requiring IELTS, including Monash University Malaysia (QS 36), University of Reading Malaysia (QS 194), and Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, with programs covering various fields like AI, computer science, and business.
OSSD ENG4U ≠ extra language points
It’s actually a recognized proof of language ability by universities.
According to official admissions information from several UK and Australian universities (including their Malaysia campuses): the ENG4U (Grade 12 English) score in the OSSD program can be used as an official English language proof and can replace an IELTS score when applying. Most programs can waive IELTS, and this policy applies to:
· Monash University Australia Campus
· One of Australia's Group of Eight
· Ranked 37th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings
· Strong areas: Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Education
· Monash University Malaysia Campus
· Directly affiliated campus in Australia
· University of Reading Malaysia Campus
· Strong in business, finance, real estate, agriculture, and environment
· The Malaysia campus follows the same system as the UK main campus
· Clear and stable pathways for international course students
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus
· A well-established UK university strong in science and engineering
· Known for engineering, business, actuarial science, and architecture
· A UK-affiliated campus
This means: standardized language tests are no longer the 'final barrier'—with proper planning, they can naturally be achieved through regular coursework.
Clear grade requirements,
conditional offers can naturally turn into full offers
Take Monash University as an example:
· The minimum OSSD entry scores are clearly listed on each program’s page on the official website
· Different majors have different requirements, but the standards are public and transparent, making it easy to plan in advance
During the application stage:
· Students first receive a conditional offer
· After submitting the complete OSSD transcript in the second semester of Year 12, the offer automatically becomes unconditional, and the language requirement is lifted—no need to take IELTS
This is why parents often describe the OSSD path as low-risk, steady-paced, and low-stress.
Why choose the Suzhong Xiangcheng Experimental International College OSSD program?
OSSD isn’t just an alternative to taking IELTS; it addresses language and university admission issues through the course framework.
· ENG4U itself is recognized by universities as proof of academic English ability
· Grades are assessed continuously, not based on a single exam
· Planning aligns with universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, and globally
· University admission outcomes are predictable, referenceable, and can be secured in advance