Glossary

The test is taken on a computer in a single sitting lasting for 3 hours and containing 20 different questions. Some questions often test 2 skills of takers, such as reading and listening together.

Exam results are announced within five business days. The cost of the exam is $330 but may vary according to countries. Test scores of PTE are accepted in over 6,000 government, academic, and employment institutions around the globe.

A voucher, in general, is valid for 90 days from the day of purchase. No extension is given upon expiration. Using this PTE exam voucher, one can save on test fees.

IELTS Academic and IELTS General are two different tests available under the same name. Both exams contain four parts: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Speaking and listening are the same in both tests but writing and reading sections have some variations.

IELTS assesses one’s ability to learn the English language through a three-hour test containing 40 different questions. Reading, writing, and listening tests can be taken in a single sitting. However, speaking can be taken only upon the completion of other tests or after a week, as advised by the test center.

Applicants must be over 16 years old. A visa is issued only after confirmation of enrollment in an accredited course at an Australian institution. Vocational courses and English language courses can be added to this visa later.

This visa allows students to work for up to 40 hours in two weeks during the course period and full-time after completion. The cost of this visa is $535, and its validity varies from a minimum of 12 weeks to 50 weeks for long-term courses.

To be eligible for migration, applicants must fulfil all requirements, like qualification, English proficiency, character certificate, medical certificate, etc., with the concerned authority. It is easy for international workers to migrate under the skilled migration process in Australia. Applicants need the right qualifications, work experience, language abilities, and an occupation under SOL or CSOL for migration. To ensure a smooth migration process, consulting with an immigration expert is the best choice for applicants.

The best candidates are selected for PR so that they can contribute to the Australian economy while living in the country.  General skilled migration is a standard process used by migrant workers to apply for PR. Under this process, an applicant needs to acquire a minimum of 60 migration points to qualify for lodging an Express of Interest with DHA. Acquiring PR, migrant workers enjoy rights and facilities almost on par with Australian citizens. A PR visa holder can apply for citizenship after completing the waiting period in Australia.

TR visa are given to professionals like medical practitioners, entertainers, working holiday makers, and so on. To find more information on TR visas and categories, visit DHA official site.

A minimum of 60 migration points are needed by applicants to be eligible to lodge Express of Interest to DHA. Point Test System is operated by DHA. It offers points based on the qualifications, age, English proficiency, Australian work experience, etc. of the applicants.

Applicants need to satisfy all criteria and eligibility requirements, besides acquiring migration points, to get permanent residency in Australia. Expert guidance is required to obtain migration points and increase the chance of migration to Australia.

The Australian government and universities offer scholarships based on the selected courses. Even scholarship amounts tend to vary depending on the courses and schools offering them. Scholarship benefits include remission of a full tuition fee, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, overseas student health cover, and so on. It enables international students to undertake full-time graduate and postgraduate degree courses in Australia.

Over 33, 000 NAATI-accredited translators and interpreters are available in Australia currently, with accreditation spanning 117 languages. According to the 2011 census, more than 4 million people can speak more than one language in Australia. International students opting for NAATI certification get a promising career ahead and earn five migration points for PR in Australia.

SOL identifies occupations that can benefit from skill migrations, serving the mid- to long-term goals of the Australian economy.  The occupations listed in SOL are those facing shortages of qualified professionals or that will contribute much to the development of the economy. Visit the official website to find the occupations falling under this category.

1. 457 visa subclass
2. ENS visa subclass
3. State sponsorship category

If any occupation requires skill assessment, applicants need to contact the concerned authority.

Changing courses to another institution may create visa problems for international students. To get further information, it is advisable to visit Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website.

International students need a minimum two-year degree from an Australian university to fulfil eligibility criteria to join this program. This market-ready program delivers graduates industry-relevant skills, knowledge and work experience as demanded by recruiters. Graduates find fewer obstacles in getting employments in the relevant industry and get five migration points for permanent residency.

Accounting professional bodies like CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants collaboratively develop course contents combining formal training and internships for graduates.

The primary aim of this program is to deliver skills, knowledge, and work experience demanded by employers from graduates during recruitment. The program is part of initiatives taken by professional bodies with the approval of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to resolve shortages of skilled accountants to meet the mid- to long-term needs of the Australian economy.

CPA Australia is one of the three professional accounting bodies responsible for developing the training program for accounting graduates in the country. For more information, visit its official website.

Until September 2013, DHA was called the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The motto of DHA is “build Australia’s future through the well-managed movement and settlement of people.”. Here are some of the objectives of DHA:

1. Contribute to Australia’s future managing migration well
2. Safeguard refugees and help build humanitarian policy globally
3. Promote safety with proper management of border and travellers
4. Follow migration laws and maintain integrity in decision-making
5. Offer support to migrants and refugees to settle and participate in Australian society
6. Offer citizenship to migrants and create a multicultural Australia

This visa is issued in two different ways to applicants in Australia:
Standard business sponsorship: A standard business sponsorship is the most common route used to find a qualified and skilled overseas worker. It requires an approved business to sponsor and a prospect (457 applicants) with necessary qualification, English proficiency, and experience as needed by the business.

Labor agreement: It is a formal agreement between Australia and businesses looking for recruitment of overseas workers. The agreement is negotiated to resolve current shortages of labour and deal with businesses which aren’t covered by standard business sponsorship program.

TAFE is a part of Vocation Education and Training (VET), which covers all the vocation training offered in Australia. TAFE courses are short and can be taken from its approved institutes operating in Australia. Courses are offered by government-run institutes and private providers, but the quality is controlled by the Australian Skill Quality Authority (ASQA).