Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025
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Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025
I, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration make the following instrument.
Dated 5 August 2025
Matt Thistlethwaite
Assistant Minister for Immigration
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
5 Schedules
Part 2—English language requirements for Subclass 500 (Student) visa
6 English language test requirements
7 English language test requirements do not apply
8 Specified evidence of English language proficiency—tests undertaken before commencement of this instrument
Part 3—Application provisions
9 Application of this instrument
Schedule 1—Required English language test scores
Schedule 2—Specified eligible pathway programs
Schedule 3—Required language test scores
Schedule 4—Repeals
Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
This instrument is the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on 7 August 2025.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994.
4 Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, including the following:
(a) Defence student has the meaning given in regulation 1.04B;
(b) ELICOS means an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students that is a registered course;
(c) Foreign Affairs student: see subregulation 1.04A(3).
(d) IELTS test means the International English Language Testing System test; and
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(e) Secondary exchange student means an overseas secondary school student participating in a secondary school student exchange program approved by the State or Territory education authority that administers the program.
In this instrument:
approved English language test means an English language test that is specified in the requirement in paragraph 6(1)(a) of this instrument.
approved language test: see paragraph 8(1)(c) of this instrument.
Australian Qualifications Framework has the meaning given by section 1 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
Average band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
eligible pathway program means a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 for the purposes of paragraph 6(3)(d) of this instrument.
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.
Overall band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
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.
Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.
required minimum 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.
total band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
5 Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Part 2—English language requirements for Subclass 500 (Student) visa
6 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 visa applicant must undertake one of the following approved English language tests:
(i) Cambridge Advanced Test (C1 Advance);
(ii) Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General);
(iii) International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic (IELTS Academic);
(iv) International English Language Test System (IELTS) General Training. (IELTS General Training);
(v) LANGUAGECERT Academic Test (LANGUAGECERT Academic);
(vi) Michigan English Test (MET);
(vii) Occupational English Test (OET);
(viii) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic);
(ix) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT); and
(b) the visa applicant must have undertaken the test within the following period:
(i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the visa 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
(iii) the visa applicant meets the requirements in subsection (2), (3) or (4).
(2) The visa applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
(3) If the visa 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); and
Note: Registered course is defined in regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994.
the applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 1, unless the test was a C1 Advanced.
(4) If the visa applicant is enrolled in:
(a) at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course; and
(b) that principal course is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made;
the visa applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 4 of an item in the table in Schedule 1, unless the test was a C1 Advanced.
7 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 visa applicants:
(a) a visa 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) a visa applicant who is enrolled in one of the following courses, where that is the only course of study that the visa applicant enrolled in for the purposes of their 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) a visa applicant who is:
(i) a Foreign Affairs student; or
(ii) a Defence Student; or
(iii) a Secondary exchange student;
(d) a visa 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) a visa 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.
8 Specified evidence of English language proficiency—tests undertaken before commencement of this instrument
(1) For the purposes of subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, a person (the visa applicant) who:
(a) makes an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa on or after the day this instrument commences; and
(b) provides evidence that the person has undertaken, before the day on which this instrument commences, one of the language tests specified under subsection (2) within the following period:
(i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the applicant makes an application for Subclass 500 (Student) visa—no more than 24 months immediately before the day of making the visa application; or
(ii) if evidence of the test is not provided at the time the visa application is made—no more than 24 months immediately before the day on which a decision to grant or to refuse to grant the visa is made, where the application was made by the person mentioned in paragraph (a); and
must meet the requirements in subsection (2), (3) or (4).
(2) The visa applicant has achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
(3) If the visa 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 visa application mentioned in paragraph (a) was made; or
(b) a standard foundation program; or
(c) an extended foundation program; or
(d) a registered course that is specified Schedule 2 (an eligible pathway program); and
the applicant has achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
(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 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
(5) For the purposes of this section, the language tests and required language test scores in Schedule 3 are specified.
Part 3—Application provisions
9 Application of this instrument
This instrument applies in relation to a visa application that is made on or after the commencement of this instrument.
Schedule 1—Required English language test scores
English language test scores
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Test name Minimum test score Minimum test score:if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS; orif a standard foundation program; orif an extended foundation program; orif an eligible pathway program. Minimum test score:if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.
C1 Advanced Overall band score of 161. Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations. Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.
CELPIP General Overall band score of 7. Overall band score of 6. Overall band score of 5.
IELTS Academic Average band score of 6.0. Average band score of 5.5. Average band score of 5.0.
IELTS General Training Average band score of 6.0. Average band score of 5.5. Average band score of 5.0.
LANGUAGECERT Academic Overall band score of 61. Overall band score of 54. Overall band score of 46.
MET Overall band score of 53. Overall band score of 49. Overall band score of 44.
OET Overall band score of 1210. Overall band score of 1090. Overall band score of 1020.
PTE Academic Overall band score of 47. Overall band score of 39. Overall band score of 31.
TOEFL iBT Total band score of 67. Total band score of 51. Total band score of 37.
Schedule 2—Specified eligible pathway programs
Registered courses specified for paragraph 5(3)(d) as eligible pathway programs
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
CRICOS Course Code Course Name Institution Name Destination University
0100739 Diploma of Business Studies Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University
0100740 Diploma of Information Technology Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University
087938G Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd Curtin University
087939G Diploma of Built Environment Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd Curtin University
087940C Diploma of Commerce Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd Curtin University
087941B Diploma of Engineering Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd Curtin University
087943M Diploma of Information Technology Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd Curtin University
063386M Diploma of Business Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
022637C Diploma of Commerce Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
097893M Diploma of Communication Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
097892A Diploma of Construction Management Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
097895J Diploma of Design Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
063385A Diploma of Engineering Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
097894K Diploma of Film, Television and Animation Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
059996G Diploma of Health Sciences Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
097891B Diploma of Information Technology Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
063387K Diploma of Science Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd Deakin University
092032G Diploma of Commerce Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
092033G Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
103337G Diploma of Health Science Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
092034F Diploma of Hotel Management Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
0100511 Diploma of Performing Arts (Music) Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
092035E Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
092036D Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
092037C Diploma of Science (Health Studies) Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd Edith Cowan University
109402K GC1 - Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) Federation University Australia Federation University Australia
109279H Diploma in Business Flinders University Academy Flinders University
109280D Diploma in Creative Industries Flinders University Academy Flinders University
109281C Diploma in Engineering Flinders University Academy Flinders University
109282B Diploma in Health Flinders University Academy Flinders University
109283A Diploma in Information Technology Flinders University Academy Flinders University
088633F Diploma of Business Studies Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd Flinders University
088634E Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd Flinders University
076172G Diploma of Engineering Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd Flinders University
109014M Diploma of Business Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
082070G Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
111385K Diploma of Design Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
070423G Diploma of Engineering Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
075188G Diploma of Health Sciences Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
026675J Diploma of Information Technology Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
109015K Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
092487K Diploma of Science Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
092486M Diploma of Social & Psychological Science Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd Griffith University
086332B Diploma of Business Kaplan Business School Kaplan Business School
110279J Diploma of Information Technology Kaplan Business School Kaplan Business School
076108D Diploma of Business Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd La Trobe University
113881M Diploma of Business Analytics Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd La Trobe University
114033K Diploma of Cybersecurity Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd La Trobe University
076109C Diploma of Information Technology Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd La Trobe University
045084G Diploma of Art and Design Monash College Monash University
061625F Diploma of Arts Monash College Monash University
043633M Diploma of Business Monash College Monash University
043634K Diploma of Engineering Monash College Monash University
0100159 Diploma of Information Technology Monash College Monash University
086068B Diploma of Science Monash College Monash University
113489H Diploma of Business Kaplan Higher Education trading as Murdoch College Murdoch University
113448J Diploma of Information Technology Murdoch College Murdoch University
116787G Degree Transfer Program Standard – Engineering Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116791M Degree Transfer Program Extended – Computer Science Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116797E Degree Transfer Program Extended - Engineering Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116790A Degree Transfer Program Extended - Business Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116798D Degree Transfer Program Extended – Information Technology Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116786H Degree Transfer Program Standard – Computer Science Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116785J Degree Transfer Program Standard - Business Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116799C Degree Transfer Program Extended - Science Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116789E Degree Transfer Program Standard - Science Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116788F Degree Transfer Program Standard – Information Technology Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
116784K Degree Transfer Program Accelerated - Business Kaplan Higher Education Adelaide University
105379C Diploma of Business Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy
116308E Diploma in Architectural Studies Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology
081618F Diploma in Business QUT College Queensland University of Technology
081617G Diploma in Creative Industries QUT College Queensland University of Technology
086329G Diploma in Engineering QUT College Queensland University of Technology
094986G Diploma in Health Science QUT College Queensland University of Technology
081616G Diploma in Information Technology QUT College Queensland University of Technology
107881F Diploma of Business RMIT University RMIT University
098561A Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design) RMIT University RMIT University
112017D Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) RMIT University RMIT University
115097H Diploma of Arts Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
102590B Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
079231K Diploma of Business Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
086030E Diploma of Business Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
114987D Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice) Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
112794G Diploma of Education Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
111853J Diploma of Engineering Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
0101136 Diploma of Health Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
0100351 Diploma of Hotel Management Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
111198B Diploma of Information Technology Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
115098G Diploma of Legal Studies Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
111197C Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
086408J Diploma of Science Southern Cross University Southern Cross University
089744B Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
085473G Diploma of Business (UniLink) Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
085471K Diploma of Design (UniLink) Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
085477D Diploma of Engineering Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
088689A Diploma of Health Science Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
085475F Diploma of Information Technology Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
089746M Diploma of Science Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology
090282F Diploma of Business Torrens University Torrens University
088633F Diploma of Business Studies (2yr program) Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College) University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
088634E Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College) University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
076172G Diploma of Engineering Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College) University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
086314D Degree Transfer Program Accelerated - Business University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
087624D Degree Transfer Program Extended - Business University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
087625C Degree Transfer Program Extended - Computer Science University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
087626B Degree Transfer Program Extended - Engineering University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
0101444 Degree Transfer Program Extended - Information Technology University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
087627A Degree Transfer Program Extended - Science University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
086313E Degree Transfer Program Standard - Business University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
086315C Degree Transfer Program Standard - Computer Science University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
086316B Degree Transfer Program Standard - Engineering University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
0101441 Degree Transfer Program Standard - Information Technology University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
086317A Degree Transfer Program Standard - Science University of Adelaide College University of Adelaide or Adelaide University
070210K Diploma of Business University of Canberra College University of Canberra
062888G Diploma of Communication University of Canberra College University of Canberra
076136M Diploma of Design University of Canberra College University of Canberra
090071F Diploma of Health University of Canberra College University of Canberra
070213G Diploma of Information Technology University of Canberra College University of Canberra
074935G Diploma of Science University of Canberra College University of Canberra
113050F Degree Transfer Architecture University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104604G Degree Transfer Business University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104606E Degree transfer Commerce University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
113058J Degree Transfer Construction Management University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104608C Degree Transfer Engineering University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
113051E Degree Transfer Extended Architecture University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104605F Degree Transfer Extended Business University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104607D Degree transfer Extended Commerce University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
113052D Degree Transfer Extended Construction Management University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104609B Degree Transfer Extended Engineering University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104611H Degree Transfer Extended IT University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
114397D Degree Transfer Extended Media and Communication University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
104610J Degree Transfer IT University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
114391K Degree Transfer Media and Communication University of Newcastle College of International Education University of Newcastle
081516A Diploma of Arts South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
081517M Diploma of Business South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
088633F Diploma of Business Studies Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
088634E Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
076172G Diploma of Engineering Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
081519J Diploma of Engineering South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
081520E Diploma of Information Technology South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd University of South Australia or Adelaide University
0100203 International First Year Diploma - Business UP Education University of Tasmania
0100205 International First Year Diploma - Science UP Education University of Tasmania
112658D Diploma of Animation Production (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080142A Diploma of Business (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080143M Diploma of Communication (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080144K Diploma of Design and Architecture (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080145J Diploma of Engineering (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080146G Diploma of Information Technology (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
080147G Diploma of Science (Extended) UTS College Limited University of Technology Sydney
107425H Diploma in Commerce – 12 Months UWA College University of Western Australia
111079J Diploma in Computer and Data Science – 12 Months UWA College University of Western Australia
112405C Diploma in Engineering – 14 Months UWA College University of Western Australia
112406B Diploma in Engineering – 10 Months UWA College University of Western Australia
057232B Diploma of Business (3 Session) UOW College Australia University of Wollongong
0101925 Diploma of Engineering (3 Session) UOW College Australia University of Wollongong
057234M Diploma of Information Technology (3 Session) UOW College Australia University of Wollongong
0101923 Diploma of Science UOW College Australia University of Wollongong
093391K Diploma of Business (Enterprise) Victoria University Sydney Victoria University
075552C Diploma of Business (Enterprise) Victoria University Melbourne Victoria University
077776D Diploma of Information Technology Victoria University Victoria University
096975F Diploma in Arts Western Sydney University Western Sydney University
108966D Diploma in Arts Western Sydney University International College Western Sydney University
096993D Diploma in Arts Extended Pathway to Teaching Secondary Western Sydney University Western Sydney University
096800G Diploma in Business Western Sydney University International College Western Sydney University
097252M Diploma in Business - 2 Term Accelerated Western Sydney University International College Western Sydney University
096999J Diploma in Design Extended Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Western Sydney University Western Sydney University
Schedule 3—Required language test scores
English language test scores
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Test name Minimum test score Minimum test score:if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS; or if a standard foundation program; orif an extended foundation program; orif an eligible pathway program. Minimum test score:if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.
1 Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English 169 162 154
2 International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test) Overall band score 6.0. Overall band score of 5.5. Overall band score of 5.0.
3 Occupational English Test (OET) a score of at least B for each test component. a score of at least B for each test component. a score of at least B for each test component.
4 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 50 42 36
5 Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) 64 46 35
Schedule 4—Repeals
Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024