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What visas give the "right" to study in Australia?
All courses/schools that have CRICOS registration. If you want to look for something specific, go to:
https://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseSearch.aspx
What are the types of courses in Australia for international students?
- ELICOS
Courses focused on learning the English language, such as: general english, Ielts, Cambridge, among others - VOCATIONAL (VET)
Technical courses in various areas ranging from 6 months to 2.5 years in duration - HIGHER EDUCATION (H.E.)
Higher education, undergraduate, graduate, master’s and doctoral courses
To have a student visa in Australia, do I need to be enrolled in a course?
To have a student visa in Australia, do I need to be enrolled in a course? Yes, to apply for an Australian student visa it is necessary to have proof of enrollment with at least 3 months of study.
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What are the basic documents needed to apply for a student visa?
- COE registration
- OSHC (health insurance)
- Personal documents
- GTE Letter (letter about your intentions to study in Australia)
Other documents may be required depending on the type of study, school and nationality.
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How many weeks can I go without studying?
There are some rules surrounding the holidays allowed for international students. However, 8 weeks is what applies for most cases. If you have any queries, schedule your appointment online or in person.
What is the vacation period allowed by the student visa?
To calculate the vacation period you will have after the end of the COE/course, just follow 3 rules:
- If the course is less than 10 months old, 1 month of vacation will be granted at the end.
- If the course is longer than 10 months and ends between the months of January to October, 2 months of vacation will be granted at the end.
- If the course is longer than 10 months and ends between November and December, the visa will be granted until March 15 of the following year.
Vacations at the start of the visa (before the course starts) and between courses can be granted up to 8 weeks of break.
More information at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/length-of-stay
Can I work on a student visa?
The student visa in Australia does allow the student to work:
- During the course: up to 40 hours fortnightly
On vacation: full time - For Master by Research students there is no limitation of working hours, as well as for the dependent (spouse) of a Master’s student there is also no limitation.
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Is there an age limit to apply for a student visa in Australia?
Do not. Anyone of any age can apply for a visa.
If the current visa is a tourist or working holiday visa, is it possible to apply for a student visa?
Yes. Provided that the visa does not have any condition that prevents the application being within Australia. Example: Condition 8534 – No Further Stay
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If condition 8534 - No Further Stay exists on my visa, what should I do?
It is necessary to leave the country before the expiry of the current visa and make a new application while outside Australia, and you can only return after approval of the new visa.
On a visa renewal, while within Australia, is it possible to take an English course after having taken a VET course?
It depends. One of the rules of the student visa is not to lower the level of studies, that is, if you are already studying a vocational course or higher education, it makes no sense to return to English. However, proficiency courses such as IELTS and Cambridge can be taken at any time of the visa, as they are preparatory courses for an exam.
Before making a decision that could put your visa under risk analysis, speak to one of our consultants here.
How are English test scores in Australia classified?
Below is a list of the minimum grades for each type of test. For more details click here:
IELTS Test
(International English Language Testing system)
Minimum test score:
(a) Overall band score 5.5; or
(b) Overall band score 5 if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
(c) Overall band score of 4.5 if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS.
TOEFL iBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test
Minimum test score:
(a) 46; or
(b) 35, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS ; or
(c) 32, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS.
Certificate in Advanced English
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test
Minimum test score:
(a) 162; or
(b) 154, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
(c) 147, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS.
EOP
Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum test score:
(a) 42; or
(b) 36, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
(c) 30, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS.
OET
Occupational English Test
Minimum test score:
a score of at least B for each test component of the OET.
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