29/03/2024
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ _๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐
These changes apply to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on and after 23 March 2024.
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๏ท The minimum test score for the English proficiency requirement for a Student visa increases from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent).
๏ท The minimum score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) course increases from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent).
๏ท Students undertaking recognised university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training require a score of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). These recognised courses will be listed on the Departmentโs website.
For students studying English only through ELICOS, there will be no change.
๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐)
๏ท The minimum score required for a Temporary Graduate visa increases from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent as specified on our website), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
๏ท Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increased minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remain at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
๏ท The test validity window for all Temporary Graduate visa applications decreases from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.
For more information about the changes you can contact our Qualified Advisers and Lawyers
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Thushari Kannangara (Migration Adviser - Australia and New Zealand ) (MARN 1468142/NZ 201502765)
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Tina Sharma (Migration Adviser Australia ) (MARN 1466375)
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Sigan Enchankel (Solicitor and Migration Adviser Australia )(P12875)
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Chethiya Ekanayake (Qualified Education Counsellor Australia )(QEAC N664)
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