# Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Alternative English Language Proficiency Tests to the International English Language Testing System for Student Visa Purposes - IMMI 14/002

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ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM FOR STUDENT VISA PURPOSES
(Clause 5A102)
I, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under clause 5A102 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):
• REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 12/004, signed on 21 March 2012, specifying alternative English language proficiency tests to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test made for the purposes of clause 5A102 of the Regulations;

2.                   SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 5A102(a) the following English language proficiency tests are alternative to the IELTS test:
(a) the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-Based test;
(b) the TOEFL Internet-Based test (also known as TOEFL iBT);
(c) the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English);
(d) the Pearson Test of English Academic; and
(e) the Occupational English Test.
3.                   SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 5A102(b) the foreign countries referred to in Schedule 1 are the foreign countries in which the TOEFL Paper-Based Test may be taken by an applicant.
4.                   SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 5A102(b) that the TOEFL Internet-Based Test, the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test, Pearson Test of English Academic test and the Occupational English Test, may respectively  be taken by an applicant in any foreign country or countries.
5.                   SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 5A102(c) that the test scores referred to in Schedule 2 are the test scores that must be achieved by the applicant.
This Instrument, IMMI 14/002, commences on 22 March 2014, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment (Redundant and Other Provisions) Regulation 2014.
Dated   16  / 3 /  2014
MICHAELIA CASH
Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
SCHEDULE 1
 TOEFL Paper-Based Test
	Belarus

	Ecuador

	El Salvador

	Guatemala

	Honduras

	Kyrgyzstan

	Mali

	Moldova

	Solomon Islands

	Suriname

	Tajikistan

	Tanzania

	Uganda

	Uzbekistan

SCHEDULE 2
 TOEFL Paper-Based Test
	 Applicant
	TOEFL Paper-Based Test Score

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A407(e)
	527; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 450

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(a)
	550

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(aa)
	If enrolled in a foundation course of at least one year’s duration, then 527

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(b)
	If undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 500

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A607(2)(e)
	550; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 500

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A707(e)
	527; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 450

TOEFL iBT Test
	 Applicant
	TOEFL iBT Score

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A407(e)
	46; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 32

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(a)
	60

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(aa)
	If enrolled in a foundation course of at least one year’s duration, then 46

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(b)
	If undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 35

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A607(2)(e)
	60; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 35

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A707(e)
	46; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 32

Pearson Test of English Academic
	Applicant
	Pearson Test of English Academic Score

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A407(e)
	42; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 30

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(a)
	50

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(aa)
	If enrolled in a foundation course of at least one year’s duration, then 42

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(b)
	If undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 36

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A607(2)(e)
	50; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 36

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A707(e)
	42; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 30

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test 
	Applicant
	Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A407(e)
	47; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 36

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(a)
	52

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(aa)
	If enrolled in a foundation course of at least one year’s duration, then 47

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A507(1)(b)
	If undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 41

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A607(2)(e)
	52; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 41

	Applicant referred to in paragraph 5A707(e)
	47; or if undertaking an ELICOS of no more than 30 weeks duration before commencing his or her principal course, then 36

Occupational English Test
	For the purpose of paragraph 5A102(c) an applicant for the Occupational English Test must achieve a ‘PASS’ score.
