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Has the student undertaken an English test? Requirements?

2019-10-03T08:33:13+00:00|

All the students who do not fall under exemption category should undertake some form of testing. This can be either tests conducted by English language testing organizations for Assessment risk level 3 or above students. In this case, refer to the table of acceptable English language test and the required scores. Or LLN assessment test conducted by the RTO for students coming from Assessment risk level 2 countries. Acceptable scores will be determined based on the AQF level of the qualification.

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List of acceptable English language tests.

2019-10-04T09:28:50+00:00|

English language tests Item Test name Acronym/ also known as Minimum test score 1 International English Language Testing system IELTS Test a)   Overall band score 5.5; or b)   Overall band score 5 if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or c)   Overall band score of 4.5 if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. 2 Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test TOEFL iBT a)   46; or b)   35, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS ; or c)   32, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. 3 Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test Certificate in Advanced [...]

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Who is exempt from providing evidence of English Language proficiency for student visa purposes only?

2019-10-03T08:25:27+00:00|

a) an applicant who is a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by: i. the United Kingdom; ii. the United States of America; iii. Canada; iv. New Zealand; or v. the Republic of Ireland; or b) an applicant who is enrolled in a principal course of study that is: i. registered to be delivered in a language other than English; ii. a registered ELICOS course, as defined in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations; iii. a registered school course; or iv. a registered post-graduate research course; or c) an applicant who is a: (i) Foreign Affairs student; (ii) Defence [...]

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Does Acumen Education have the right to cancel or suspend a student’s enrolment? What will be the major reasons for doing so?

2018-06-27T06:25:30+00:00, |

Yes Acumen Management may suspend or cancel a student enrolment on certain grounds including; Non-commencement of studies while on-shore and absence for a period of 28 days or longer without prior approval from the college Breach of Student Code of Conduct or due to any disciplinary reasons where the student’s offence is clearly established and the appeal process has been exhausted Non-payment of tuition fees Unsatisfactory course progress Student misbehaviour Breach of Student Agreement conditions

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Due to compelling reasons I would like to apply for a ‘Leave of Absence’ during my course. Can I do this while in Australia?

2018-06-27T06:25:43+00:00|

Yes. A leave of absence can be granted to you on compassionate grounds for a maximum duration of two weeks as per Acumen Educations Deferral, Suspension, and Cancellation of Enrolment Policy.

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As an international student, I have been granted a deferment/suspension of my studies can I remain in Australia during this period?

2018-06-27T06:25:57+00:00|

If your leave of absence, deferral, or suspension of studies is approved for 28 days or longer, DIAC requirement states that you should leave Australia (unless there are exceptional circumstances). As an international student, you must: Remain offshore for the duration of your leave (if it is longer than 28 days); and Return no more than one month prior to the commencement of your next term/semester

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I would like to apply for a deferment or a suspension of studies. How do I go about requesting for this and to whom should I speak to? Under what situation can I avail this?

2018-06-27T06:26:18+00:00|

You can apply through student support services by filling in the relevant forms and submitting the relevant documents. The two major circumstances as stated under the provision of The National Code 2007 Standard 13, a) Compassionate or compelling circumstances (for example, illness where a medical certificate states that the student is unable to attend classes); or b) Misbehaviour by the student

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