International Students

Applicants must be 18 years (or more) years old when they commence their course with AIE. 

Applicants will need to provide evidence of an acceptable English language test score or evidence that they are exempt by meeting the criteria below.

English Language IELTS Overall Score: 6.0

A score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 for Writing, and 6.0 for Listening). Students who do not meet the English requirements will be given a Provisional Letter of Offer. In this situation you will be required to enrol in a suitable English language course prior to commencing your studies at AIE. AIE works with many providers and is able to help you with your choice of language centre.

Exempt Category:

• Students who have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• Citizens and passport holders of one of the following English speaking countries: UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
• Students who have successfully completed in Australia in the English language either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or studies at the Certificate IV or higher level, in the two years before applying to study at AIE
• Students who are enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students

Entry is available to applicants that can provide both of the following: 

• A Senior Secondary School Certificate (certificate and transcripts must be translated and verified); and
• Evidence of English Proficiency, such as IELTS (or equivalent) minimum score of 6.0 overall, with no individual band score less than 5.5;

Alternatively, applicants are required to have both of the following: 

• Completed a foundation studies program or recognised preparatory program or diploma (or higher) from an accredited Australian education institution or have completed an international equivalent qualification; and
• Evidence of English Proficiency, such as IELTS (or equivalent) minimum score of 6.0 overall, with no individual band score less than 5.5; 

As part of your entry into the course, we will conduct an interview with a teacher to assess your suitability for the course including any specific requirements you may have. At the interview we will look at your portfolio to see what knowledge and skills you are bringing into the course. Visit this page for more information about the interview process and what we’re looking for in a portfolio.

Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra offer a range of accommodation options for international students including: hostels, serviced apartments, furnished or unfurnished houses or flats/apartments. International students often organize temporary accommodation for their arrival and then find rental accommodation in a share house or independently. Generally, accommodation becomes more expensive the closer it is to the CBD. You would therefore need to consider the combined cost of rent and transport when choosing accommodation. For more information about accommodation, visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-in-australia/accommodation

Living costs include things like accommodation, food, entertainment, utilities (water, power, internet) and clothing which will vary according to your lifestyle. Checkout this information on the cost of living in Australia as a general guide.

For specific accommodation, transport and information on the local area around each of our campuses, please visit the campus pages:

• Sydney Campus
• Melbourne Campus
• Canberra Campus
• Adelaide Campus