| ITHEA | Institute of Tertiary and Higher Education Australia |
| ELICOS | English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students |
| IELTS | International English language Testing System (a global measure of English language ability) |
| ISLPR | International Second Language Proficiency Ratings |
| OSHC | Overseas Student Health Cover |
| CRICOS | Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students |
| RPL | Recognition of Prior Learning |
| RCC | Recognition of Current Competency |
| COE | Confirmation of Enrolment |
| EAL | English as an Additional Language |
| EFTPOS | Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale |
| DHA | Department of Home Affairs |
| ESOS | Education Services for Overseas Students |
| VET | Vocational Education and Training |
| TFN | Tax File Number |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language (The TOEFL® test (Test of English as a Foreign Language™) measures the ability of non native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings). |
| TOEIC | Test of English for International Communication. (TOEIC scores indicate how well people can communicate in English with others in business, commerce, and industry). |
| FCE | First Certificate in English (Cambridge) |
| CAE | Certificate in Advanced English (Cambridge) |
| GEC | Global English Certificate |
| TAFE | Technical and Further Education |
| NEAS | National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme |
| RTO | Registered Training Organisation |
| AQTF | The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) provides the basis for Australia’s nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training system. |
| EAP | English for Academic Purposes |
