English Requirement for Student Visa from 5.5 to 6.0 Band

15/12/2023

Minimum English language requirements for international students will be increased, and more restrictions will be applied to stop onshore "visa hopping" as the federal government seeks to curb the number of migrants living in a "permanently temporary" state in Australia.
Under the International English Language Testing System, Students wishing to apply for a student visa must have a score of 6.0 up from 5.5

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