Cambridge English offers globally recognised exams that have been developed to meet the needs of students, and can be used to meet the language requirements to apply for both student visas and university admissions. It is also accepted for Temporary Graduate, Skilled, Former Resident, and Work and Holiday visa programmes.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) accepts Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) scores for visa applications, including student visas. The exam can be taken up to two years before your students make their application.
Your students need only one exam to apply for their university place and their visa because Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions accept Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) for admissions purposes. Preparing for the exam will help them develop the English language skills required for success at study and work. Because their result is accepted by the DIBP for up to two years, students may also be able to use their Cambridge English exam for opportunities to work, study or travel after completing their course.
All students will have access to comprehensive exam preparation support, including free practice papers.
Find out more about studying in Australia with Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) accepts IELTS scores of 4.0 and higher for student visa applications.
About IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.7 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.
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Before students are entered for any exam, the latest Australian immigration policies and procedures, including English language requirements, should be checked on the DIBP website
Unlike Australia, Canada and the UK, your students do not need to fulfil an English language requirement for their USA visa application. However, they may need to prove their level of English when applying for college or university. Cambridge English certificates are used for this purpose.
For more information on visa requirements for immigration to the USA, go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and IELTS scores are accepted by thousands of universities and faculties in the USA as part of their application procedures, including Ivy League institutions such as:
Some institutions, like the Duke University Graduate School, have made IELTS their ‘preferred’ test.
For more information on finding and applying to colleges or universities in the USA, go to the Education USA website
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is an international English language qualification suitable for academic and professional situations. Preparing for the exam will help your students develop the English language skills required for successful study and work in the USA. All students will have access to comprehensive exam preparation support, including free practice papers.
Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.7 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.
Find out more about IELTS
If your students are required to take an English language test as part of their visa application, IELTS is the only internationally available test of English proficiency accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for immigration purposes. For details, visit www.cic.gc.ca
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and IELTS are accepted as reliable proof of English language ability by Canadian universities and colleges.
Both of these exams are also widely accepted as proof of English ability for employment.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is an international English language qualification suitable for academic and professional situations.
Preparing for the exam will help your students develop the English language skills required for successful study and work in Canada. All students will have access to comprehensive exam preparation support, including free practice papers.
Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Find out who accepts Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) in Canada
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.7 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.
Find out more about IELTS
Find out who accepts IELTS in Canada
Cambridge English is an associate member of Languages Canada – the leading Canadian-based language training association.