Australia Clarifies English Rules for Secondary School Students

What this means for you

For families relocating to Australia with secondary school-aged children, this update provides clear guidelines on the English proficiency needed for school enrollment, helping them prepare in advance.

Now Secondary school students in Australia must meet English language requirements by either having been taught in an English-speaking school for at least 2 years or by achieving specific scores on tests like IELTS, AEAS, or TOEFL, which vary by year level. Alternatively, applicants can undertake an English language course in Victoria through a CRICOS-registered provider.

Flootloop has detected a change in the English language requirements for secondary school students in Australia. Previously, these specific requirements were not publicly detailed.

New data indicates that secondary school students must now meet specific English language criteria. This includes having been taught in an English-speaking school for a minimum of two years, or achieving required scores on tests such as IELTS, AEAS, or TOEFL, with scores varying by year level.

An alternative pathway involves undertaking an English language course in Victoria through a CRICOS-registered provider.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed editorially.

Information may change without notice. Always verify with official sources before making relocation decisions.

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