Stricter English requirements will make it harder for foreign students to enter Australia. "However, the Migration Review found student English language requirements may not set up students to succeed.' "Our English language requirements for these visas are currently below those of comparable countries, such as Canada." "The English language requirement in the UK has always been 6.0 in IELTS," Chan said, "so Australia used to be an attractive 'second choice' among students." "But now agents believe students will have to spend more effort to study in Australia," he added.

Source: The Standard December 11, 2023 19:13 UTC