What English score is required for a Student Visa Subclass 500?

The required score depends on the test provider, test date and whether the principal course is packaged with ELICOS, Foundation or an eligible Pathway program.

Can ELICOS reduce the English score requirement?

In some cases, at least 10 or 20 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation or an eligible Pathway program may reduce the required English score, but exclusions apply for some tests.

Who may be exempt from providing an English test?

Certain passport holders, school course students, standalone ELICOS students, postgraduate research students and applicants with qualifying English study history may fall under exemption categories.

Does this calculator replace migration advice?

No. It is a general planning guide only. Requirements can change and individual circumstances should be reviewed before lodging.

Student Visa Subclass 500

Student Visa English & Financial Requirements Calculator

Answer a few simple dropdown questions to understand your English requirement, score scenario, exemption possibility and financial evidence estimate.

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Designed For Quick Decisions Dropdown based question flow English score table selector Exemption screening Financial estimate summary

Interactive Requirement Checker

Check The Requirement In 3 Simple Steps

Each section is a card. Choose from dropdowns and the result updates instantly.

1 Exemption Check 2 English Score 3 Financial Estimate

English Exemption & Course Type

Start here. Some applicants may not need to provide an English test score if an exemption category applies.

Are you in an English exemption category? What best describes your principal course?

English Score Requirement

Select the test date, provider and package type. The required score appears automatically.

English test date Course package / ELICOS arrangement English test provider Was the test fully online / at home? Your score / grade (optional)

Important: Fully online or at-home English tests are not accepted for Student Visa English evidence.

Financial Requirement Estimate

Use this as a planning estimate for funds. Actual evidence depends on your case and current Department rules.

Applying from Unpaid tuition / first-year tuition estimate (AUD) Partner included? Dependent children Any school-age children?

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Built Around Student Visa Subclass 500 Requirements

The calculator separates exemption screening, test-date score tables, course packaging and financial capacity so visitors can understand the requirement instead of reading a confusing table.

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Student Visa English & Financial FAQs

How do I use this Student Visa requirements calculator?+

Start with the exemption and course type section, then select your test date, English test provider and course package. After that, enter financial details to estimate the funds you may need to plan for.

Why does the calculator ask for the English test date?+

Student Visa English score tables differ for tests taken on or before 6 August 2025 and tests taken on or after 7 August 2025.

Can ELICOS reduce the Student Visa English score?+

In some situations, at least 10 or 20 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation or an eligible pathway program can reduce the minimum score requirement. Some tests have exclusions.

Are at-home English tests accepted for Student Visa purposes?+

No. Fully online, at-home or remote-proctored tests such as IELTS Online, OET@Home and TOEFL iBT Home Edition are not accepted for Australian Student Visa English evidence.

Is this financial calculator a final Department assessment?+

No. It is a planning estimate only. Financial thresholds and evidence requirements can change and your exact application should be checked against current Department requirements before lodging.