TOEFL scores are now valid for Australian student visa

TOEFL scores are now valid for Australian student visa

Indian students who wish to study in Australia can now use their TOEFL test scores as part of their visa application as announced by Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).


The announcement came from Chris Bowen, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, and it has significant meaning for large numbers of international students from Assessment Level 3 and 4 countries, including India, China, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkey and the Philippines, who are interested in studying in Australia.


International students now have the opportunity to use the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English language proficiency, satisfying the required language component of the visa application process.


“Nearly every university and college in Australia already accepts TOEFL scores for admission purposes. Today's announcement means that students can now use their TOEFL scores for both visa and academic admission purposes,” explains David Hunt, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of ETS's Global Division. The ETS offers the TOEFL test.


“TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language assessment worldwide. It is popular with prospective students. We welcome its re-introduction for student visa purposes,” said Jeffrey Smart, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Recruitment) at Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology.


“For many years, students have been able to gain academic admission into Australia's universities on the basis of their TOEFL score. Now applicants will be able to satisfy visa requirements with this test as well. With students in 165 countries taking the TOEFL test, the Department's decision provides a boost to Australia's international student recruitment efforts offering a larger and more diverse applicant pool.”


For more information, go to www.TOEFLGoAnywhere.org.