Student must:
· provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 6.0 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as PTE etc). OR
· have attained an Advanced Level of English and must provide evidence of the same. OR
· complete Queensford College’s LLND evaluation to determine if they meet the English criteria.
As per Home Affairs, Student Visa information:
· If student has achieved IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 5.5, student must study 10 weeks of ELICOS before commencing their course with Queensford College.
· If student has achieved IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 5.0, student must study 20 weeks of ELICOS before commencing their course with Queensford College.
(https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility)
TOEFL internet-based tests (TOEFL IBT) taken on or after 26th of July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language required for Student visa purposes and will therefore not be accepted.
English Language Requirements Exempted if
The student is enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students. OR
The student has completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. OR
If the student is a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. OR
If student has in the last two years before applying for the student visa, had completed in Australia and in English Language, either Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
For more information on entry requirements, please visit: queensford.edu.au/international-admissions