Student Visa English Language Requirements
Some Student visa applicants are required to provide the results of an English language test.
From 5 November 2011, the department will accept test results from the following specified English language tests for Student visa purposes taken in any country:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based test (TOEFL iBT)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English).
New points test for skilled migrants – 1 July 2011
A new points test for skilled migrants has come into effect.
Information about the points test, which visas are affected and how this relates to those eligible students and former student visa holders for transitional arrangements is available.