​​​From 10��May��2024, the amount of money that Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing.

The financial capacity requirement has been updated to align with a proportion (75 per cent) of the national minimum wage. This will better indicate the amount of money considered reasonable to provide a minimum standard of living while studying in Australia. This proportion considers that students are out of course session for 25 per cent of the year. During this time they may return home or have access to unrestricted work.

International students who can show they meet this new financial capacity requirement are better able to make informed decisions about their future.

Students are less likely to:

• be in financial distress once in Australia
• breach their visa conditions by working more hours than their visa conditions allow
• be vulnerable to worker exploitation.

The below table outlines the funds you need to show to meet the minimum financial capacity requirement, which will be changed from 10��May 2024.

Minimum required funds to meet financial capacity requirements

From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.

This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the assessment of a student’s intention to genuinely study in Australia and to remove the confusion about whether the student can express a desire to migrate to Australia.

Student visa applicants no longer need to satisfy the GTE requirement that they genuinely intend to only stay in Australia temporarily.

The GS requirement acknowledges that post-study pathways to permanent residence are available to those eligible graduates. International students with studies and qualifications obtained in Australia may provide a qualified skilled workforce ready to fill skill shortages in Australia.

The change is also intended to help the Department to identify non-genuine students who are seeking to enter Australia for purposes other than to study.

The GS requirement focuses on the assessment of the student’s genuine intention to study in Australia, having regard to a number of factors, including the applicant’s circumstances, evidence of course progression, immigration history, compliance with visa conditions and other relevant matter.

The GTE requirement will be retained for Student Guardian visa applicants.

For more information see .

The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.

This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The Migration Strategy outlined how the English language reforms for student visas will support international students to have a positive educational experience in Australia, and prepare them for the skilled workforce should they wish to apply for a graduate visa post study.

Temporary Graduate visa (TGV)

• The minimum score required for a TGV from IELTS test score increases from 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
• The test validity window for a TGV decreases from 3 years to 1 year. TGV applicants now need to provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test within 1 year immediately before the date of the visa application.

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Student visa

• The minimum score required for a Student visa from an IELTS test score increases from 5.5 to 6 (or its equivalent).
• The minimum score required to undertake a packaged ELICOS from IELTS increases from 4.5 to 5.0.
• For students studying English only through ELICOS, there will be no change.
• The test score required for students undertaking university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training will be IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent).

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Increasing English language requirements for students undertaking VET and higher education courses requires a similar increase in score for those taking packaged ELICOS courses.

This ensures that students can transition successfully into their main course, with the appropriate level of English.

For more information on changes to the English Language requirements for a student, see .

We are excited to announce a significant��expansion of our Higher Education programs to the vibrant��city of Perth. Offering HE degrees in Perth will close the loop for the Academies Australasia students already studying��English or Vocational programs in our Roe Street Campus. To begin, AAPoly is set to launch the Master of Information Technology in March 2024, providing students in WA a cutting��edge curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry.��

Bachelor of IT (BIT) and Master of IT (MIT) courses

We are pleased to announce that from March 2024 we will commence our eagerly awaited Bachelor and Master of Information Technology degrees.

Our Bachelor of Information Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in IT. From programming to cybersecurity, network administration to software development, students will enjoy a curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of the information technology industry.

Our Master of Information Technology program is tailored for those aiming for leadership roles in software development or business analysis, this advanced degree covers cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, cloud computing, and strategic IT management. Students will dive deep into the latest advancements and emerge ready to lead innovation.

AAPOly is offering attractive scholarships for onshore students commencing BIT ad MIT in Semester 1. 2024. Contact us for more details on��applications@aapoly.edu.au