# Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025

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Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025
I, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration make the following instrument.
Dated 5 August 2025
Matt Thistlethwaite
Assistant Minister for Immigration
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1  Name
2  Commencement
3  Authority
4  Definitions
5  Schedules
Part 2—English language requirements for Subclass 500 (Student) visa
6  English language test requirements
7  English language test requirements do not apply
8  Specified evidence of English language proficiency—tests undertaken before commencement of this instrument
Part 3—Application provisions
9  Application of this instrument
Schedule 1—Required English language test scores
Schedule 2—Specified eligible pathway programs
Schedule 3—Required language test scores
Schedule 4—Repeals
Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024
Part 1—Preliminary
1  Name
  This instrument is the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025.
2  Commencement
  This instrument commences on 7 August 2025.
3  Authority
  This instrument is made under subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994.
4  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, including the following:
(a) Defence student has the meaning given in regulation 1.04B;
(b) ELICOS means an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students that is a registered course;
(c) Foreign Affairs student: see subregulation 1.04A(3).
(d) IELTS test means the International English Language Testing System test; and
(e) Secondary exchange student means an overseas secondary school student participating in a secondary school student exchange program approved by the State or Territory education authority that administers the program.
  In this instrument:
approved English language test means an English language test that is specified in the requirement in paragraph 6(1)(a) of this instrument.
approved language test: see paragraph 8(1)(c) of this instrument.
Australian Qualifications Framework has the meaning given by section 1 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
Average band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
eligible pathway program means a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 for the purposes of paragraph 6(3)(d) of this instrument.
Note: A pathway program is a course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. A pathway program leads to a qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and provides academic credit and entry to second year undergraduate study.
Extended Foundation Program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate. The extended foundation program is of longer duration than the standard foundation program.
Overall band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
principal course means, where the student is enrolled in multiple courses for the purposes of the Subclass 500 (Student) visa, the course with the highest Australian Qualifications Framework level.
Note: A student may enrol in multiple registered courses for the purposes of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa.
Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.
required minimum English language test score is the score specified, in relation to an approved English language test, in an item in the table in Schedule 1.
Standard Foundation Program has the meaning given by the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 as in force from time to time.
Note: A foundation program is a nationally recognised preparatory course for students who have not met the academic entry requirements for their intended Australian undergraduate university degree. Successful completion of the foundation program provides an academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study. A foundation program can also be completed as an alternative to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
test component: each of the following is a test component of an approved English language test:
 (a) listening;
 (b) reading;
 (c) speaking;
 (d) writing.
total band score means a test score calculated from the makeup of the scores received for each of the English test components.
5  Schedules
  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Part 2—English language requirements for Subclass 500 (Student) visa
6  English language test requirements
 (1) For the purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the following requirements are specified:
 (a) the visa applicant must undertake one of the following approved English language tests:
 (i) Cambridge Advanced Test (C1 Advance);
 (ii) Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General);
 (iii) International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic (IELTS Academic);
 (iv) International English Language Test System (IELTS) General Training. (IELTS General Training);
 (v) LANGUAGECERT Academic Test (LANGUAGECERT Academic);
 (vi) Michigan English Test (MET);
 (vii) Occupational English Test (OET);
 (viii) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic);
 (ix) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT); and
 (b) the visa applicant must have undertaken the test within the following period:
 (i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the visa applicant makes an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which the visa application is made; or
 (ii) if evidence of the test is not provided at the time the visa application is made—the 2 year period immediately before the day on which a decision to grant or refuse to grant the visa is made; and
 (iii) the visa applicant meets the requirements in subsection (2), (3) or (4).
 (2) The visa applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1.
 (3) If the visa applicant is enrolled in:
 (a) at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made; or
 (b) a standard foundation program; or
 (c) an extended foundation program; or
 (d) a registered course that is specified in an item in the table in Schedule 2 (an eligible pathway program); and
Note:  Registered course is defined in regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994.
the applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 1, unless the test was a C1 Advanced.
 (4) If the visa applicant is enrolled in:
 (a) at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course; and
 (b)  that principal course is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made;
the visa applicant achieved the required minimum English language test score specified in Column 4 of an item in the table in Schedule 1, unless the test was a C1 Advanced.
7  English language test requirements do not apply
 (1) For the purpose of subclause 500.213(2) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations does not apply to the following classes of visa applicants:
 (a) a visa applicant who is a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by, one or more of the following countries:
 (i) Canada;
 (ii) New Zealand;
 (iii) the Republic of Ireland
 (iv) the United Kingdom;
 (v) the United States of America;
 (b) a visa applicant who is enrolled in one of the following courses, where that is the only course of study that the visa applicant enrolled in for the purposes of their Subclass 500 (Student) visa application:
 (i) a course of study that is registered to be delivered in a language other than English;
 (ii) an ELICOS;
 (iii) a registered school course;
 (iv) a registered post-graduate research course;
 (c) a visa applicant who is:
 (i) a Foreign Affairs student; or
 (ii) a Defence Student; or
 (iii) a Secondary exchange student;
 (d) a visa applicant who, in the 2 years before applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, has successfully completed:
 (i) the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English; or
 (ii) a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa;
 (e) a visa applicant who has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries;
 (i) Australia;
 (ii) Canada;
 (iii) New Zealand;
 (iv) South Africa;
 (v) the Republic of Ireland;
 (vi) the United Kingdom;
 (vii) the United States of America.
8  Specified evidence of English language proficiency—tests undertaken before commencement of this instrument
 (1) For the purposes of subclause 500.213(3) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, a person (the visa applicant) who:
 (a) makes an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa on or after the day this instrument commences; and
 (b) provides evidence that the person has undertaken, before the day on which this instrument commences, one of the language tests specified under subsection (2) within the following period:
 (i) if evidence of the test is provided at the time the applicant makes an application for Subclass 500 (Student) visa—no more than 24 months immediately before the day of making the visa application; or
 (ii) if evidence of the test is not provided at the time the visa application is made—no more than 24 months immediately before the day on which a decision to grant or to refuse to grant the visa is made, where the application was made by the person mentioned in paragraph (a); and
must meet the requirements in subsection (2), (3) or (4).
 (2) The visa applicant has achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
 (3) If the visa applicant is enrolled in:
 (a) at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the visa application mentioned in paragraph (a) was made; or
 (b) a standard foundation program; or
 (c) an extended foundation program; or
 (d) a registered course that is specified Schedule 2 (an eligible pathway program); and
the applicant has achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 3 of an item in the table in Schedule 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
 (4) If the applicant is enrolled in at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS that accompanies a principal course and that is intended to commence after the Subclass 500 (Student) visa application was made, the applicant achieved the required English language test score specified in Column 4 of an item in the table in Schedule 3 in a test covered by paragraph (1)(b).
 (5) For the purposes of this section, the language tests and required language test scores in Schedule 3 are specified.

Part 3—Application provisions
9  Application of this instrument
  This instrument applies in relation to a visa application that is made on or after the commencement of this instrument.

Schedule 1—Required 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; or
if a standard foundation program; or
if an extended foundation program; or
if an eligible pathway program.
	Minimum test score:
if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.

	1.
	C1 Advanced
	Overall band score of 161.
	Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.
	Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.

	2.
	CELPIP General
	Overall band score of 7.
	Overall band score of 6.
	Overall band score of 5.

	3.
	IELTS Academic
	Average band score of 6.0.
	Average band score of 5.5.
	Average band score of 5.0.

	4.
	IELTS General Training
	Average band score of 6.0.
	Average band score of 5.5.
	Average band score of 5.0.

	5.
	LANGUAGECERT Academic
	Overall band score of 61.
	Overall band score of 54.
	Overall band score of 46.

	6.
	MET
	Overall band score of 53.
	Overall band score of 49.
	Overall band score of 44.

	7.
	OET
	Overall band score of 1210.
	Overall band score of 1090.
	Overall band score of 1020.

	8.
	PTE Academic
	Overall band score of 47.
	Overall band score of 39.
	Overall band score of 31.

	9.
	TOEFL iBT
	Total band score of 67.
	Total band score of 51.
	Total band score of 37.

Schedule 2—Specified eligible pathway programs
	Registered courses specified for paragraph 5(3)(d) as eligible pathway programs

	Item
	Column 1
	Column 2
	Column 3
	Column 4

	CRICOS Course Code
	Course Name
	Institution Name
	Destination University

	1.        
	0100739
	Diploma of Business Studies
	Charles Darwin University
	Charles Darwin University

	2.        
	0100740
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Charles Darwin University
	Charles Darwin University

	3.        
	087938G
	Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries
	Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd
	Curtin University

	4.        
	087939G
	Diploma of Built Environment
	Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd
	Curtin University

	5.        
	087940C
	Diploma of Commerce
	Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd
	Curtin University

	6.        
	087941B
	Diploma of Engineering
	Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd
	Curtin University

	7.        
	087943M
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd
	Curtin University

	8.        
	063386M
	Diploma of Business
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	9.        
	022637C
	Diploma of Commerce
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	10.     
	097893M
	Diploma of Communication
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	11.     
	097892A
	Diploma of Construction Management
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	12.     
	097895J
	Diploma of Design
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	13.     
	063385A
	Diploma of Engineering
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	14.     
	097894K
	Diploma of Film, Television and Animation
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	15.     
	059996G
	Diploma of Health Sciences
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	16.     
	097891B
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	17.     
	063387K
	Diploma of Science
	Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
	Deakin University

	18.     
	092032G
	Diploma of Commerce
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	19.     
	092033G
	Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	20.     
	103337G
	Diploma of Health Science
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	21.     
	092034F
	Diploma of Hotel Management
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	22.     
	0100511
	Diploma of Performing Arts (Music)
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	23.     
	092035E
	Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	24.     
	092036D
	Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	25.     
	092037C
	Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
	Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd
	Edith Cowan University

	26.     
	109402K
	GC1 - Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education)
	Federation University Australia
	Federation University Australia

	27.     
	109279H
	Diploma in Business
	Flinders University Academy
	Flinders University

	28.     
	109280D
	Diploma in Creative Industries
	Flinders University Academy
	Flinders University

	29.     
	109281C
	Diploma in Engineering
	Flinders University Academy
	Flinders University

	30.     
	109282B
	Diploma in Health
	Flinders University Academy
	Flinders University

	31.     
	109283A
	Diploma in Information Technology
	Flinders University Academy
	Flinders University

	32.     
	088633F
	Diploma of Business Studies
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	Flinders University

	33.     
	088634E
	Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	Flinders University

	34.     
	076172G
	Diploma of Engineering
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	Flinders University

	35.     
	109014M
	Diploma of Business
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	36.     
	082070G
	Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	37.     
	111385K
	Diploma of Design
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	38.     
	070423G
	Diploma of Engineering
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	39.     
	075188G
	Diploma of Health Sciences
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	40.     
	026675J
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	41.     
	109015K
	Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	42.     
	092487K
	Diploma of Science
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	43.     
	092486M
	Diploma of Social & Psychological Science
	Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	Griffith University

	44.     
	086332B
	Diploma of Business
	Kaplan Business School
	Kaplan Business School

	45.     
	110279J
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Kaplan Business School
	Kaplan Business School

	46.     
	076108D
	Diploma of Business
	Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd
	La Trobe University

	47.     
	113881M
	Diploma of Business Analytics
	Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd
	La Trobe University

	48.     
	114033K
	Diploma of Cybersecurity
	Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd
	La Trobe University

	49.     
	076109C
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd
	La Trobe University

	50.     
	045084G
	Diploma of Art and Design
	Monash College
	Monash University

	51.     
	061625F
	Diploma of Arts
	Monash College
	Monash University

	52.     
	043633M
	Diploma of Business
	Monash College
	Monash University

	53.     
	043634K
	Diploma of Engineering
	Monash College
	Monash University

	54.     
	0100159
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Monash College
	Monash University

	55.     
	086068B
	Diploma of Science
	Monash College
	Monash University

	56.     
	113489H
	Diploma of Business
	Kaplan Higher Education trading as Murdoch College
	Murdoch University

	57.     
	113448J
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Murdoch College
	Murdoch University

	58.     
	116787G
	Degree Transfer Program Standard – Engineering
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	59.     
	116791M
	Degree Transfer Program Extended – Computer Science
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	60.     
	116797E
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Engineering
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	61.     
	116790A
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Business
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	62.     
	116798D
	Degree Transfer Program Extended – Information Technology
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	63.     
	116786H
	Degree Transfer Program Standard – Computer Science
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	64.     
	116785J
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Business
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	65.     
	116799C
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Science
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	66.     
	116789E
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Science
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	67.     
	116788F
	Degree Transfer Program Standard – Information Technology
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	68.     
	116784K
	Degree Transfer Program Accelerated - Business
	Kaplan Higher Education
	Adelaide University

	69.     
	105379C
	Diploma of Business
	Phoenix Academy
	Phoenix Academy

	70.     
	116308E
	Diploma in Architectural Studies
	Queensland University of Technology
	Queensland University of Technology

	71.     
	081618F
	Diploma in Business
	QUT College
	Queensland University of Technology

	72.     
	081617G
	Diploma in Creative Industries
	QUT College
	Queensland University of Technology

	73.     
	086329G
	Diploma in Engineering
	QUT College
	Queensland University of Technology

	74.     
	094986G
	Diploma in Health Science
	QUT College
	Queensland University of Technology

	75.     
	081616G
	Diploma in Information Technology
	QUT College
	Queensland University of Technology

	76.     
	107881F
	Diploma of Business
	RMIT University
	RMIT University

	77.     
	098561A
	Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
	RMIT University
	RMIT University

	78.     
	112017D
	Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
	RMIT University
	RMIT University

	79.     
	115097H
	Diploma of Arts
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	80.     
	102590B
	Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	81.     
	079231K
	Diploma of Business
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	82.     
	086030E
	Diploma of Business
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	83.     
	114987D
	Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice)
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	84.     
	112794G
	Diploma of Education
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	85.     
	111853J
	Diploma of Engineering
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	86.     
	0101136
	Diploma of Health
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	87.     
	0100351
	Diploma of Hotel Management
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	88.     
	111198B
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	89.     
	115098G
	Diploma of Legal Studies
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	90.     
	111197C
	Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	91.     
	086408J
	Diploma of Science
	Southern Cross University
	Southern Cross University

	92.     
	089744B
	Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink)
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	93.     
	085473G
	Diploma of Business (UniLink)
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	94.     
	085471K
	Diploma of Design (UniLink)
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	95.     
	085477D
	Diploma of Engineering
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	96.     
	088689A
	Diploma of Health Science
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	97.     
	085475F
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	98.     
	089746M
	Diploma of Science
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Swinburne University of Technology

	99.     
	090282F
	Diploma of Business
	Torrens University
	Torrens University

	100.  
	088633F
	Diploma of Business Studies (2yr program)
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College)
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	101.  
	088634E
	Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College)
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	102.  
	076172G
	Diploma of Engineering
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd (Eynesbury College)
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	103.  
	086314D
	Degree Transfer Program Accelerated - Business
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	104.  
	087624D
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Business
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	105.  
	087625C
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Computer Science
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	106.  
	087626B
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Engineering
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	107.  
	0101444
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Information Technology
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	108.  
	087627A
	Degree Transfer Program Extended - Science
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	109.  
	086313E
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Business
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	110.  
	086315C
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Computer Science
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	111.  
	086316B
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Engineering
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	112.  
	0101441
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Information Technology
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	113.  
	086317A
	Degree Transfer Program Standard - Science
	University of Adelaide College
	University of Adelaide or Adelaide University

	114.  
	070210K
	Diploma of Business
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	115.  
	062888G
	Diploma of Communication
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	116.  
	076136M
	Diploma of Design
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	117.  
	090071F
	Diploma of Health
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	118.  
	070213G
	Diploma of Information Technology
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	119.  
	074935G
	Diploma of Science
	University of Canberra College
	University of Canberra

	120.  
	113050F
	Degree Transfer Architecture
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	121.  
	104604G
	Degree Transfer Business
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	122.  
	104606E
	Degree transfer Commerce
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	123.  
	113058J
	Degree Transfer Construction Management
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	124.  
	104608C
	Degree Transfer Engineering
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	125.  
	113051E
	Degree Transfer Extended Architecture
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	126.  
	104605F
	Degree Transfer Extended Business
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	127.  
	104607D
	Degree transfer Extended Commerce
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	128.  
	113052D
	Degree Transfer Extended Construction Management
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	129.  
	104609B
	Degree Transfer Extended Engineering
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	130.  
	104611H
	Degree Transfer Extended IT
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	131.  
	114397D
	Degree Transfer Extended Media and Communication
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	132.  
	104610J
	Degree Transfer IT
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	133.  
	114391K
	Degree Transfer Media and Communication
	University of Newcastle College of International Education
	University of Newcastle

	134.  
	081516A
	Diploma of Arts
	South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	135.  
	081517M
	Diploma of Business
	South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	136.  
	088633F
	Diploma of Business Studies
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	137.  
	088634E
	Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Studies
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	138.  
	076172G
	Diploma of Engineering
	Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	139.  
	081519J
	Diploma of Engineering
	South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	140.  
	081520E
	Diploma of Information Technology
	South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd
	University of South Australia or Adelaide University

	141.  
	0100203
	International First Year Diploma - Business
	UP Education
	University of Tasmania

	142.  
	0100205
	International First Year Diploma - Science
	UP Education
	University of Tasmania

	143.  
	112658D
	Diploma of Animation Production (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	144.  
	080142A
	Diploma of Business (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	145.  
	080143M
	Diploma of Communication (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	146.  
	080144K
	Diploma of Design and Architecture (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	147.  
	080145J
	Diploma of Engineering (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	148.  
	080146G
	Diploma of Information Technology (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	149.  
	080147G
	Diploma of Science (Extended)
	UTS College Limited
	University of Technology Sydney

	150.  
	107425H
	Diploma in Commerce – 12 Months
	UWA College
	University of Western Australia

	151.  
	111079J
	Diploma in Computer and Data Science – 12 Months
	UWA College
	University of Western Australia

	152.  
	112405C
	Diploma in Engineering – 14 Months
	UWA College
	University of Western Australia

	153.  
	112406B
	Diploma in Engineering – 10 Months
	UWA College
	University of Western Australia

	154.  
	057232B
	Diploma of Business (3 Session)
	UOW College Australia
	University of Wollongong

	155.  
	0101925
	Diploma of Engineering (3 Session)
	UOW College Australia
	University of Wollongong

	156.  
	057234M
	Diploma of Information Technology (3 Session)
	UOW College Australia
	University of Wollongong

	157.  
	0101923
	Diploma of Science
	UOW College Australia
	University of Wollongong

	158.  
	093391K
	Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
	Victoria University Sydney
	Victoria University

	159.  
	075552C
	Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
	Victoria University Melbourne
	Victoria University

	160.  
	077776D
	Diploma of Information Technology
	Victoria University
	Victoria University

	161.  
	096975F
	Diploma in Arts
	Western Sydney University
	Western Sydney University

	162.  
	108966D
	Diploma in Arts
	Western Sydney University International College
	Western Sydney University

	163.  
	096993D
	Diploma in Arts Extended Pathway to Teaching Secondary
	Western Sydney University
	Western Sydney University

	164.  
	096800G
	Diploma in Business
	Western Sydney University International College
	Western Sydney University

	165.  
	097252M
	Diploma in Business - 2 Term Accelerated
	Western Sydney University International College
	Western Sydney University

	166.  
	096999J
	Diploma in Design Extended Graphic Design
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
	Western Sydney University
	Western Sydney University

Schedule 3—Required 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; or
if a standard foundation program; or
if an extended foundation program; or
if an eligible pathway program.
	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 6.0.
	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

Schedule 4—Repeals
Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument (LIN 24/022) 2024
1  The whole of the instrument
Repeal the instrument.
