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Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
FREE GOVERNMENT FUNDED COURSES
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
Start anytime * eligibility criteria apply, material fees may apply
For entry into Certificate and Diploma courses, prospective students are required to have an English Language proficiency. The table below shows the English language test providers and the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement.
| English language test provider | Minimum score | Minimum score and at least 10 weeks English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) | Minimum test score and at least 20 weeks ELICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| TOEFL internet based test | 64 | 46 | 35 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | 169 | 162 | 154 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 | 42 | 36 |
| Occupational English Test | B for each test component | B for each test component | B for each test component |
You must have completed the English language test within either:
*Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.
Note: For Early Childhood Education streams: A current Working With Children Check is required by all students. Application for this will be completed at the ITHEA Orientation.
For Aged Care streams: A National Police check will be completed prior to attending practical placement.
For Disability and Community Services streams: A current Working With Children Check is required by all students. Application for this will be completed at the ITHEA Orientation. In addition, a National Police check will be completed prior to attending practical placement.
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ITHEA acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
