5English language test requirements

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.