6English language test requirements do not apply

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.

Part 3 Application and repeals

Part 3 Application and repeals