English Language Requirement

Is minimum English score enough or sufficient for you?

As explained earlier that you have to have proof of the minimum required score, but this doesn’t mean this minimum score is enough or sufficient score for you to get a visa.

Let me explain this with some examples:

Skilled Visa example:

Australia is one of the most popular destinations in the world for immigrants. A huge number of applications are received by the Department of home affairs and other State and territory agencies all the time. These applications include people who are already inside Australia on Student Visa or other non-permanent Visas; as well as applicants from overseas.

In most cases, the number of applications received for almost every occupation is much higher than the number of allocated seats or quota for each Visa type. 

The massive number of applications means some people would have applied with the minimum required score; for example, six (6) each in IELTS. But, many would have applied with (7) each or (8) each score.

Ask yourself a question here. Which applicant should be given preference over the other applicants when the visa quota is limited? If you think like a Government official, obviously applicants with higher English Level would easily integrate into the society to contribute to the Australian economy as compare to the one with lower English level.

Department of Home Affairs has, therefore, allocated additional points for each level of English score to select the best applicants. It is important to note here that English is not the only criteria that get points. Many other factors can get you points, but obviously, the applicant with most accumulated points (including English) will win the game.

Why students should also try to focus on how much points are enough or sufficient, that may get them visa rather than what is the minimum score required. 

In my practice, I have seen many students leaving my office with crazy smiles. Like they think I am out of my mind. I can read what’s written on their faces. They believe that am trying to be complicated or maybe I have some hidden agendas.

They, at their age, are not able to comprehend why this lady is asking to try for a higher score rather than asking for the minimum score required by the Australian Universities.

Let me try to explain this as well with an example.

Let’s dive into your past student life. Didn’t you notice that in your class, the student with higher grades would always attract respect and honor from your teachers, the school management and even from their own class-fellows?

Didn’t you notice in your home country that many schools and universities have some kind of entry exams or strict admission criteria so that they could get the best students out of the available lot?

If you answered “Yes”, you should straight away apply the same concept to the admissions in Australian Universities.

If your answer is “No”, meaning you think the Australian Universities and Australia is only concerned about the business or money that they earn from international students?

Guess what? You are right too. They are concerned about the business and money, but they know they will only be able to get more and more business if they keep the intake or admission standards high.

They give preference to the students who sit on the top of their criteria list. And, that’s how they maintain and improve their university’s overall ranking to earn a good name and eventually more money.

Even if you are lucky enough in getting “offer letter and COE” with a low score in English, think about the Visa officer (like your school’s principal) who will evaluate your file to see how competent you are. Remember, you cannot enter Australia until you clear all stages, including the issuance of the final visa by the Visa officer.