Examinations required to study in Australia

# Studying in Australia # Introduction Australia is one of the favorite study destinations for China students. The following is the sharing exam for studying in Australia. Welcome to read the reference!

1. Exams to take when studying in Australia

To study in Australia, according to different majors, you need to take the following five exams:

1 IELTS test

As a standardized test to evaluate candidates' English proficiency, IELTS is recognized by more than 6,000 universities around the world for its fairness, reliability and authority.

Generally speaking, Australian institutions require IELTS scores of not less than 6.5, and individual items of not less than 6. Different colleges and majors have different requirements for IELTS scores. For example, the education major of Deakin University requires an IELTS score of at least 7, and each individual score cannot be lower than 7; You can apply for a master's degree in accounting from the University of Adelaide with IELTS score of 6. At the same time, some institutions in Australia also accept TOEFL scores.

From 20 1 1, 1 1, in addition to IELFS scores, there will also be TOEFLiBT, Pearson English Test (PTE) and Cambridge Advanced English Certificate Examination (CAE) for overseas study visas in Australia, but the Australian Immigration Bureau reiterates that:

2. TOEFL test

TOEFLiBT is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS). At present, in addition to universities in the United States, Canada and other countries, Commonwealth countries (Britain, Australia and New Zealand) and some countries and regions in Southeast Asia also recognize TOEFL scores. The TOEFL test consists of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Full score 120, valid for two years.

3.GMAT exam

GMAT (English full name: Graduate Management Admission Test), Chinese name is Graduate Management Entrance Examination, which is a standardized test to test whether students have the ability to complete MBA study. GMAT test focuses on the applicant's language ability, mathematical ability, logical thinking and ability to solve practical problems. The content of the exam mainly analyzes writing, mathematics and Chinese, with a full score of 800, and the score is valid for 5 years.

4.PTE Academic English Test

PTE academic English test, English name Pearson Test of English Academic, also known as Pearson English test, is a computer-based international academic English test developed by Pearson Education Group. Pearson Group is a world-renowned communication company, which enjoys a high reputation in the international information and publishing industry for its high quality, high efficiency and innovation.

PTE Academic English Test consists of three parts: oral English, writing, reading and listening, with a total score of 90. The test time is three hours independently, and the result is valid for two years. Since June 5438+065438+1October 4th, 2009, the PTE examination has been held in China, Beijing and Shanghai for the first time. At present, nine cities including Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Dalian and Xi 'an have opened test sites.

5.CAE exam

The Chinese name of CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) is Cambridge Advanced English Certificate Examination, which was developed by the Foreign Language Examination Department of Cambridge University. It is a four-level certificate test in the Cambridge University English Test Band 5 series, which has high reliability and is recognized by most British universities and Australia. The certificate is valid for life. The content of CAE test includes reading, writing, language structure, listening and speaking, with a full score of 40 points for each part.

2. Refer to the approximate cost of studying in Australia.

I. Tuition fees for studying in Australia

According to the nature of the university, tuition fees are different. The following data are only tuition fees, excluding book fees, living expenses and miscellaneous fees.

University: According to different majors, the tuition fee is about 20,000-25,000 Australian dollars per year (about 6,543.8+0.3 million-6,543.8+0.9 million).

Preparatory course: the tuition fee is about 65,438+05,000-20,000 Australian dollars per year (about 9.5-65,438+03,000 RMB).

High school: the tuition fee for public high schools is about15,000 Australian dollars (about 90,000 RMB) per year; The tuition fee for private high schools is about 25,000-30,000 Australian dollars (about 1.6-0.2 million) per year.

Postgraduate: The tuition fee is 20,000-30,000 Australian dollars per year (about13-198,000 RMB).

Two. Living expenses for studying in Australia

The living expenses for studying in Australia include accommodation and other expenses, as follows:

The living expenses and living habits of studying in Australia are different from those of studying in cities.

Roughly like: Sydney, Melbourne area 18000,

New South Wales, Victoria +02000- 18000,

Queensland, Western Australia, Capital Region 8000- 16000,

South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory 6000- 16000 (both Australian dollars/year).

Accommodation expenses:

Accommodation at home: 1 10-270 Australian dollars/week, including meals, suitable for young international students, single rooms and multiple rooms can be provided.

Youth hostels and guest houses: 80- 135 Australian dollars/week, usually run by the Australian Youth Hostel Association and the Youth Christian Association, and the kitchen and bathroom in the hotel are shared. Shared housing: 70-250 Australian dollars/week; Single room rental 100-400 Australian dollars/week.

Boarding schools: 65,438+00,000-20,000 Australian dollars/year (especially primary and secondary schools, most of which are private schools); University accommodation: 80-250 Australian dollars/week.

Medical insurance (monthly):

Single person: 263 Australian dollars for 8 months; 1April 46 1 AUD; 658 Australian dollars for 20 months; A $862 for 26 months; 32 months 1077 Australian dollars; 38 months 1322 Australian dollars; 56 months 2 177 Australian dollars.

Family (two persons): A $660 for 8 months; 1April 1 192 Australian dollars; 20 months 1796 Australian dollars; 26 months 238 1 AUD; A $2,927 for 32 months; A $3,585 for 38 months; 56 months, 6053 Australian dollars.

3. List of IELTS requirements for studying in Australia

1, IELTS requirement for high schools studying in Australia

Studying in an Australian high school requires different languages according to the age of the students. Knowing the language requirements before studying abroad can better arrange the study abroad plan.

International students under the age of 16 who apply for Australian senior high schools are exempted from the IELTS test, and students under the age of 16 are also exempted from the IELTS test if their English scores in junior or senior high schools are above 75%.

If students are over 16, their English scores in school can't meet the corresponding requirements, and their IELTS scores can't reach 5.0, then they need IELTS 4.0 transcripts, and they should study language courses for no more than 30 weeks before entering the main courses in high school. After reading Chinese, I entered the main course of high school.

However, if your IELTS score reaches 5.0, you can directly enter the Australian high school in 10 grade, and if your IELTS score reaches 5.5, you can directly enter 1 1 grade.

This can not only save the time of reading a language, but also save more money than reading a language class in Australia. The key is to have a certain English foundation and pass all the exams before going abroad.

2. IELTS requirements for undergraduate students studying in Australia

(1) matriculation: The main way for domestic high school students to apply for studying in Australia is to apply for matriculation to enter universities, so students can meet the IELTS requirements of matriculation. Generally speaking, the requirements for IELTS scores in the preparatory stage are not very high. Most students require a total score of 5.0-5.5, and the preparatory courses are more flexible. According to different IELTS scores, there are preparatory courses with different years of study to choose from, but usually the minimum requirements are IELTS scores of 5.0 and 4.5 in a single subject.

(2) International Freshman Diploma Course: There are still many students who enter undergraduate courses through international freshman courses. IELTS requirements for studying in Australia are relatively high, usually requiring a total score of 6.0 and a single subject of 6.0.

(3) Undergraduate Direct Record: Domestic high school students can also apply for studying in Australia with the results of the college entrance examination. The IELTS requirements for such students to apply for studying in Australia are relatively high. The requirements of IELTS for undergraduate and master are actually the same. Most majors in most schools require a total score of 6.5, and some majors have higher requirements, such as business at the University of Sydney and teaching majors in most schools. The IELTS requirement is basically a total score of 7.0 or even 7.5.

3. IELTS requirements for studying in Australia

In fact, the master's program in Australia has the same requirements for IELTS as the undergraduate program. As mentioned above, most schools require IELTS of 6.5 for most majors, 6.0 for single subjects, and 7.0/7.5 for a few special majors. For college students, this requirement is not particularly difficult, but it is not very low. Basically, it takes time to study hard.