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While getting admitted to a course abroad, you are required to sit for many exams. Here is a list of exams which are approved and accepted in Australia.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS Australia test is conducted in more than 35 countries. IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). It is conducted through more than 800 test centers and locations in over 130 countries.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

TOEFL scores are accepted for both admission and visa procurement. It is one of the most accepted and most respected tests among universities, agencies and other institutions all around the world. TOEFL test content is 100% academic. The TOEFL iBT

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is given 30-40 times a year, at thousands of secure, Internet-based test sites around the globe. Whereas, the TOEFL Paper-based Test (or TOEFL PBT) is offered in areas where the internet based test is not available. It is given 6 times a year.

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)

PTE Academic is accepted is now accepted by more than 150 institutions in Australia that includes over 80% of TAFEs. It is also accepted by DIAC for student visas. Students can take the test at twelve cities in India. However, test takers should crosscheck the score requirements with both DIAC and their desired institutions.

In case your English language proficiency score is not up to the mark, you can enroll in an English language course to prepare you for further study. Almost all Australian universities have in-campus English language centers or have links with English language colleges.

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificates

Students can now demonstrate their English language skills need for academic success through Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) scores. It is also accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for visa application process. Since the test is also run by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), its score is equivalent to IELTS score and the equivalency is accepted by DIAC.