Age Requirement

To study at Danford College, all international students must be at least 18 years of age or above when the course starts.

Academic Requirements

Vocational Courses
All international students must meet a minimum academic requirement to gain admission to Danford College. Danford College requires the successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education as the minimum level of entry into our courses.

Post Graduate Programs
For entry into Post Graduate Programs you will need Year 12 and have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in any fields of study (Both onshore or Offshore qualification), or have completed a Bachelor degree in any fields of study (Both onshore or Offshore qualification).

In some cases, if you do not meet the college academic entry-level requirements, you may apply as a mature age student. A mature age student is considered to be over 21 years old, who has been out of fulltime education for at least one year. You should also be able to provide documentary evidence of any work experience undertaken since leaving school that is related to your chosen course. Entry as a mature age student is also dependent upon having a satisfactory level of English language proficiency.

English Requirements

All international applicants wishing to enroll into a qualification at Danford College must provide evidence of English language proficiency as explained below. The English language proficiency score (IELTS or equivalent) should not be more than 2 years old.

For all the courses, students are required to have a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) score of 6.0 overall with no bands under 5.5 or equivalent English language tests as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.

Below are the details of English language tests and the minimum score requirement as listed by the Department of Home Affairs:

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST	Minimum Test Score	Minimum test score with either 10 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation Standard program or Pathway program	Minimum test score with either 20 weeks ELICOS or Foundation Extended program
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0	5.5	5.0
TOEFL internet-based test (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)	64	46	35
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)	169	162	154
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	50	42	36
Occupational English Test	B for each test component of the OET.	B for each test component.	B for each test component

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

 

Circumstances where the English language requirement is exempted is as below:

• The student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
• The student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in or or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, NZ, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland
• The student is enrolled in a principal course of study that is a standalone ELICOS course. The entry requirement into any of Danford College courses is Advance level.
• Evidence of completion of Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the AQF at certificate IV or higher level, completed in English in Australia in the last two years
• Evidence of completion certificate for a Foundation Course in Australia in the last two years.

Note: We may need you to give us evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

For more information regarding the English language requirement please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

Danford College may ask for evidence of the student English Language Skills anytime during the processing of their application to enroll with the College, as an additional requirement.

Internal English Test

Danford College may advise the student to undertake the internal English proficiency test online: TRACKTEST. The minimum acceptable score is C1.