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Entry Requirements for International Students

This page contains the information to assist you in making an informed decision to enrol with Academia.
This is a summary of information relating to; training, assessment and support services and your rights and obligations as a student of Academia.
The information contained on this page is particular to International Students whom enter Australia to study on a student visa.
Also, it is important to visit this link Things to know before you apply

Entry Requirements for Vocational Education and Training Courses

Academia has processes to assess whether a prospective student's qualifications, experience and English Language proficiency are appropriate for the course in which enrolment is sought.

General requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

English Language proficiency* minimum requirements
(one of the following criteria only):

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.

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

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

English language evidence exemptions

  1. English proficiency of Advanced level or EAP 1 - 2 from Academia International - Pass with an average of 60% or higher
  2. Passing Academia International’s Placement test. Pass with an average of 85% (with a minimum of 85% for speaking)
  3. Senior Secondary Certificate of Education completed in Australia
  4. Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia
  5. Completing tertiary studies in the medium of English
  6. Evidence of at least 5 years of studies in an English speaking country (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, South Africa, Republic of Ireland)
  7. If English is the student’s first language

*If the English Language requirements cannot be satisfied, a student can still enrol into our Vocational programs after successfully completing one or more of the English Language courses offered by Academia

English School Overview

Educational background / prior work experience
(One of the following criteria only):

  1. Year 11 or above (Victoria, Australia) or equivalent International qualification as recognised by the Department of Home Affairs OR
  2. Mature aged entry, with any one or both of the following applies:
    1. Demonstrating relevant work experience in the vocation chosen to study AND/OR
    2. Application into a package of courses which cover the pre-requisite knowledge and skills (e.g Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma)
IMPORTANT

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Entry Requirements for English Language Courses

Academia has processes to assess whether a prospective student's English Language proficiency is appropriate for the course in which enrolment is sought.

General requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age; and Literacy in native language

English requirements:

English Language Course

Entry Requirements

General English GE

No pre-requisites

English for Academic Purposes EAP1

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or Intermediate General English from a NEAS accredited course

English for Academic Purposes EAP2

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or satisfactory completion of EAP 1

English for IELTS Preparation IELTS 1

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or Intermediate General English from a NEAS accredited course

English for IELTS Preparation IELTS 2

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; or satisfactory completion of IELTS 1
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