Migration Centre of Australia

Updated English Language Requirements for Student (Subclass 500) Visas

From 7 August 2025, the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/090) updates the approved English language test providers and required test scores for Student visa (Subclass 500) applicants. This replaces the 2024 instrument (LIN 24/022).

The new instrument LIN 25/090 repeals and replaces LIN 24/022, introducing updated English language requirements for Subclass 500 visa applicants.

The table outlines the test providers and score requirements under the new instrument (LIN 25/090).

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