4Definitions

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.