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This instrument is made under subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
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This instrument specifies which English tests, the minimum scores required, and the classes of applicants who are exempt when applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa. It creates different score tiers depending on whether the student will do accompanying ELICOS, foundation or listed pathway programs, and attaches an extensive list of eligible pathway courses. It matters to student applicants (who must pay for and supply test evidence), immigration decision‑makers (who assess timing and sufficiency of evidence), and the named education providers in Schedule 2.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
approved English language test means an English language test that is specified in the requirement in paragraph 5(1)(a).
Australian Qualifications Framework has the meaning given by the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
eligible pathway program means a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 for paragraph 5(3)(d).
Note: A pathway program is a course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. A pathway program leads to a qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and provides academic credit and entry to second year undergraduate study.
extended foundation program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate. The extended foundation program is of longer duration than the standard foundation program.
principal course means, where the student is enrolled in multiple courses for the purposes of the Subclass 500 (Student) visa, the course with the highest Australian Qualifications Framework level.
Note: A student may enrol in multiple registered courses for the purposes of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa.
required English language test score is the score specified, in relation to an approved English language test, in an item in the table in Schedule 1.
standard foundation program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
test component: each of the following is a test component of an approved English language test:
(a) listening;
(b) reading;
(c) speaking;
(d) writing.
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in definitions section of the Regulations, including the following:
Note: (a) Defence student has the meaning specified in regulation 1.04B;
Note: (b) ELICOS has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03;
Note: (c) Foreign Affairs student has the meaning specified in subregulation 1.04A(3);
Note: (d) IELTS (or an International English Language Test System) test has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03; and
Note: (e) Secondary exchange student has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03.
5 English language test requirements
(1) For the purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the following requirements are specified:
(a) the applicant must undertake one of the following English language tests:
(i) Cambridge English: Advanced test (CAE) (also known as Certificate in Advanced English);
(ii) International English Language Testing System (IELTS);
(iii) Occupational English Test (OET);
(iv) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE);
(v) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet‑based test (TOEFL iBT); and
(b) the applicant must have undertaken the test within the following period:
(i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the applicant makes an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which the visa application is made; or
(ii) if evidence of the test is not provided at the time the visa application is made—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which a decision to grant or refuse to grant the visa is made; and
(c) the applicant meets the requirements in subsection (2), (3), or (4).
(2) The applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
(3) If the applicant is enrolled in:
(a) at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made; or
(b) a standard foundation program; or
(c) an extended foundation program; or
(d) a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 (an eligible pathway program);
Note: Registered course is defined in regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994.
the applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
(4) If the applicant is enrolled in at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made, the applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 4 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
6 English language test requirements do not apply
(1) For the purpose of subclause 500.213(2) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations does not apply to the following classes of applicants:
(a) an applicant who is a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by, one or more of the following countries:
(i) Canada;
(ii) New Zealand;
(iii) the Republic of Ireland
(iv) the United Kingdom;
(v) the United States of America;
(b) an applicant who is enrolled in one of the following courses, where that course is the only course of study enrolled in for the purposes of the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application:
(i) a course of study that is registered to be delivered in a language other than English;
(ii) an ELICOS;
(iii) a registered school course;
(iv) a registered post-graduate research course;
(c) an applicant who is:
(i) a Foreign Affairs student; or
(ii) a Defence Student; or
(iii) a Secondary exchange student;
(d) an applicant, who, in the 2 years before applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, has successfully completed:
(i) the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English; or
(ii) a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa;
(e) an applicant who has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries;
(i) Australia;
(ii) Canada;
(iii) New Zealand;
(iv) South Africa;
(v) the Republic of Ireland;
(vi) the United Kingdom;
(vii) the United States of America.
7 Application of this instrument
This instrument applies in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the commencement of this instrument.
9 Application of repeal
Despite the repeal of Migration (IMMI 18/015: English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument 2018 by this instrument, that instrument, as in force immediately before the commencement of this instrument, continues to apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made but not yet finally determined before the date of commencement of this instrument.
10 Application of amendments made by LIN 24/043
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Specification 2024 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
11 Application of amendments made by LIN 24/082
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (LIN 24/082) Specification 2024 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
12 Application of amendments made by LIN 25/027
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Instrument 2025 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
Schedule 1 Required English language test scores
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background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 1:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 2:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 3:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 4:</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Test name</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score:</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if a standard foundation program; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if an extended foundation program; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if an eligible pathway program.</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score:</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>1</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>169</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>162</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>154</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test)</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Overall band score 6.0</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Overall band score of 5.5</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:1.45pt; line-height:normal"><span>Overall band score of 5.0</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>3</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Occupational English Test (OET)</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>a score of at least B for each test component</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>a score of at least B for each test component</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:1.45pt; line-height:normal"><span>a score of at least B for each test component</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>4</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>50</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>42</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:1.45pt; line-height:normal"><span>36</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>5</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT)</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>64</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>46</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-top:6pt; margin-left:0pt; line-height:normal"><span>35</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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1 Name
This instrument is the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
approved English language test means an English language test that is specified in the requirement in paragraph 5(1)(a).
Australian Qualifications Framework has the meaning given by the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
eligible pathway program means a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 for paragraph 5(3)(d).
Note: A pathway program is a course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. A pathway program leads to a qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and provides academic credit and entry to second year undergraduate study.
extended foundation program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate. The extended foundation program is of longer duration than the standard foundation program.
principal course means, where the student is enrolled in multiple courses for the purposes of the Subclass 500 (Student) visa, the course with the highest Australian Qualifications Framework level.
Note: A student may enrol in multiple registered courses for the purposes of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa.
required English language test score is the score specified, in relation to an approved English language test, in an item in the table in Schedule 1.
standard foundation program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
test component: each of the following is a test component of an approved English language test:
(a) listening;
(b) reading;
(c) speaking;
(d) writing.
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in definitions section of the Regulations, including the following:
Note: (a) Defence student has the meaning specified in regulation 1.04B;
Note: (b) ELICOS has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03;
Note: (c) Foreign Affairs student has the meaning specified in subregulation 1.04A(3);
Note: (d) IELTS (or an International English Language Test System) test has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03; and
Note: (e) Secondary exchange student has the meaning specified in regulation 1.03.
5 English language test requirements
(1) For the purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the following requirements are specified:
(a) the applicant must undertake one of the following English language tests:
(i) Cambridge English: Advanced test (CAE) (also known as Certificate in Advanced English);
(ii) International English Language Testing System (IELTS);
(iii) Occupational English Test (OET);
(iv) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE);
(v) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet‑based test (TOEFL iBT); and
(b) the applicant must have undertaken the test within the following period:
(i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the applicant makes an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which the visa application is made; or
(ii) if evidence of the test is not provided at the time the visa application is made—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which a decision to grant or refuse to grant the visa is made; and
(c) the applicant meets the requirements in subsection (2), (3), or (4).
(2) The applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
(3) If the applicant is enrolled in:
(a) at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made; or
(b) a standard foundation program; or
(c) an extended foundation program; or
(d) a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 (an eligible pathway program);
Note: Registered course is defined in regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994.
the applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
(4) If the applicant is enrolled in at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made, the applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 4 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
6 English language test requirements do not apply
(1) For the purpose of subclause 500.213(2) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations does not apply to the following classes of applicants:
(a) an applicant who is a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by, one or more of the following countries:
(i) Canada;
(ii) New Zealand;
(iii) the Republic of Ireland
(iv) the United Kingdom;
(v) the United States of America;
(b) an applicant who is enrolled in one of the following courses, where that course is the only course of study enrolled in for the purposes of the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application:
(i) a course of study that is registered to be delivered in a language other than English;
(ii) an ELICOS;
(iii) a registered school course;
(iv) a registered post-graduate research course;
(c) an applicant who is:
(i) a Foreign Affairs student; or
(ii) a Defence Student; or
(iii) a Secondary exchange student;
(d) an applicant, who, in the 2 years before applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, has successfully completed:
(i) the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English; or
(ii) a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa;
(e) an applicant who has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries;
(i) Australia;
(ii) Canada;
(iii) New Zealand;
(iv) South Africa;
(v) the Republic of Ireland;
(vi) the United Kingdom;
(vii) the United States of America.
7 Application of this instrument
This instrument applies in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the commencement of this instrument.
9 Application of repeal
Despite the repeal of Migration (IMMI 18/015: English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument 2018 by this instrument, that instrument, as in force immediately before the commencement of this instrument, continues to apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made but not yet finally determined before the date of commencement of this instrument.
10 Application of amendments made by LIN 24/043
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Specification 2024 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
11 Application of amendments made by LIN 24/082
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (LIN 24/082) Specification 2024 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
12 Application of amendments made by LIN 25/027
The amendments made to this instrument by the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Instrument 2025 (the amending instrument) apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa made on or after the day the amending instrument commences.
Schedule 1 Required English language test scores
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:435.3pt; margin-left:4.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; border-collapse:collapse"><thead><tr style="height:15pt"><td colspan="5" style="width:423.75pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; background-color:#d9d9d9"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:center; line-height:normal; font-size:12pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">English language test scores</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td rowspan="2" style="width:26.85pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Item</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 1:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 2:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 3:</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:bold">Column 4:</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Test name</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score:</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if a standard foundation program; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if an extended foundation program; or</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if an eligible pathway program.</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; background-color:#f2f2f2"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Minimum test score:</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>1</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>169</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>162</span></p><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span></span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>154</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="height:15pt"><td style="width:26.85pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test)</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Overall band score 6.0</span></p></td><td style="width:88.4pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-top:6pt; line-height:normal"><span>Overall band score of 5.5</span></p></td><td style="width:88.45pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #0000
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