Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE, and similar assessments. For IELTS, an overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 is required. The test result must be valid within 2 years at the time of the visa application. Some educational institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test to meet the entry requirements.
Exemptions apply if:
– The applicant holds a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.
– The applicant is enrolled in a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course taught in a language other than English, or a registered postgraduate research program.
– The applicant has completed at least 5 years of study in English in any of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
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