How much IELTS is required to study in Australia & what are the requirements?

Australia has always been a place chosen by many young people to study abroad. One of the questions DOL gets the most is the problem number IELTS score needed to study in Australia. In addition, there are other issues such as visas, study abroad programs, ... Based on many years of study abroad consulting experience, here is our most detailed answer to this question.

DOL IELTS Dinh Luc

Oct 16, 2022

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1. Do you need IELTS to study in Australia?

To study in Australia, you do not necessarily need an IELTS, however, an IELTS will give you an advantage over many other candidates applying to study in Australia.

We all know that English is the official language in Australia. Therefore, if you choose to study in Australia, you must use English both in and out of the classroom. Therefore,IELTS certificate It not only measures your ability to use a foreign language fluently in school, but also accurately reflects your ability to communicate and build relationships in Australia.

If the language level is not good, you will have difficulty in the new environment sooner or later. How can you manage when you go to a strange place, no family and poor English?

Some candidates will easily apply for admission to a number of prestigious secondary schools, colleges or universities in Australia if they achieve a high IELTS score. In addition, since an IELTS certificate is required to demonstrate English proficiency, applying for an Australian student visa will be much quicker. The possibility of receiving scholarships to study in Australia as well as financial support will be greater with those who have strong English ability and high score IELTS certificate.

Currently more than 11,000 institutions globally accept IELTS. This is the highest rated English test in the world. And with IELTS, you can get an Australian student visa with a good score. In addition, a good enough ILETS score helps you gain entry into Australian universities, schools, training colleges and other higher education institutions.

2. How much IELTS do you need to study in Australia?

Overall, to study in Australia you need a minimum of 6.5 IELTS overall, with no band below 6.0 for your postgraduate degree. When you apply for undergraduate options, you need to score at least 6.0 IELTS overall.

Each university will require a different IELTS score. However, most high schools, universities and colleges in Australia will require a score of 6.0 - 7.0.

To know the exact score you need, you'll need to research the school you want before you apply. Some schools may require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 if they teach in fields related to medicine, education, law, etc.

Besides, some schools also have specific requirements for each skill in the IELTS test. For example, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) requires students to have a minimum IELTS of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.

IELTS score requirements to study in Australia of all levels

3. What to do if I don't get enough IELTS score?

To enroll in Australian Universities and Colleges, candidates must achieve the minimum GPA as outlined above. However, if the candidate's IELTS score is lower than the above requirement, you can handle it as follows:

• Candidates continue to study English in Vietnam to meet the eligibility requirements for admission to Australian Universities.
• Enroll in an additional English language course at an Australian institution. As you become more fluent in English, you can move on to a specialized subject.

The second option is often a good choice for those who want to save time and still ensure quality language learning. Since you are living with people whose native language is English, you will have more opportunities to apply English in your daily life. This acts as a catalyst, speeding up your language learning in Vietnam.

IELTS score of 4.0 - 4.5 or higher is the only condition for Vietnamese students to register for English courses in Australia. This is not difficult to achieve if you study in groups with other students.

Minimum score of certificates required for further study ELICOS

4. What do Australian student visa applications need?

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Once your application is accepted by the school upon submission, you will receive a letter of admission. What you need to do now is to prepare for the visa application process to Australia. You need to be prepared according to the Australian consulate checklist as this is a challenging period.

You need to prepare the following documents in your student visa application:

• Student visa application form 157 has been filled in with all required information
• Detailed personal declaration form 67 with full information
• The original passport is still valid, the validity of the passport should be longer than the duration of the course in Australia that you participate in.
• 04 new 4×6 photos taken in the format of a passport photo
• Notarized copies, including: Family registration book; ID card/citizen identity card; Birth certificate
• Vietnamese curriculum vitae certified by local authorities
• Invitation letter from the school in Australia
• Letter stating your own study plan
• Your highest diplomas, certificates, transcripts in Vietnam
• Proof of insurance (OSHC insurance) for the entire course in Australia
• Financial proof: A savings book with a value equivalent to one year of study expenses, prescribed documents (if applying for a SSVF visa - Simplified Student Visa Framework). Australian student visa does not require financial proof.

Passbook is one of the important documents

Some other documents:

• Notarized copy of marriage certificate (if any)
• Proof of working (if any)
• Letter of confirmation from guardian (students under 18 years old)
• Certificate of scholarship from the school in Australia (if any)

Normally, the time to apply for an invitation letter to prepare a study abroad application takes 2-4 weeks. The processing time for Australian student visa takes about 3-4 weeks. Thus, the total time for procedures and approval will take place in about5 - 8 weeks, depending on each case and the number of applications for approval.

Watch this video to learn more about the Australian student visa application process:

5. Cost of IELTS course when studying in Australia

According to the experience of Australian international students, the IELTS courses here are quite diverse, providing many classes suitable for the level of many students.

The cost for the IELTS course when studying in Australia is usually as follows:

Course	Time (week)	Sydney	Perth	Brisbane
Daily English test preparation class 25 hours/week	1 – 4	407 AUD	372 AUD	362 AUD
	5 – 12	397 AUD	367 AUD	357 AUD
	13 – 24	387 AUD	362 AUD	352 AUD
	15 – 36	377 AUD	352 AUD	342 AUD
	37 – 52	367 AUD	342 AUD	331 AUD
Academic English 1	10	420 AUD	–	–
Academic English 2	10	420 AUD	382 AUD	382 AUD
Academic English 3	10	420 AUD	382 AUD	382 AUD
Evening English test preparation class 20 hours/week	1 – 4	336 AUD	303 AUD	303 AUD
	5 – 12	327 AUD	298 AUD	298 AUD
		13 – 24	319 AUD	294 AUD
		15 – 36	311 AUD	286 AUD
		37 – 52	303 AUD	278 AUD
IELTS registration fee			220 AUD	220 AUD

IELTS will help a lot for studying in Australia

Some tips from international students to prepare to study in Australia:

6. Tips to get high IELTS when studying in Australia

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IELTS is a test that thoroughly assesses your ability to use English. Therefore, to improve your IELTS score, you need to know how to:

• Skim, read comprehension, identify key concepts and key keywords in the article.
• Present ideas in a scientific and logical manner.
• Presents critical thinking well through concise and clear ideas.
• Accurate chart analysis.
• Understand key information when communicating with others.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

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How much IELTS score do you need to study in Australia for a master's degree?

Are there any Australian universities that waive IELTS scores?

Which Australian universities accept IELTS 6.0?

What is the IELTS score requirement to apply for an Australian visa?

Recently, DOL has introduced to you the information to help answer the problem "How much IELTS do you need to study in Australia?"Hopefully through that will help you have the best preparation for your study abroad plan.

And to be able to practice these skills well, candidates should not ignore the IELTS preparation program at DOL English. The IELTS test preparation program here will help you assess your English ability corresponding to the IELTS scale and points to improve, definitely the most suitable choice for candidates to get enough IELTS score to study in Australia.