Entry requirements - becoming a student
The medium of instruction at WideBay TAFE is English. Students must be able to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency before being admitted to a program. This can be achieved by obtaining one of the results show in the table below. Students with alternative English qualifications should send details of these qualifications to WideBay TAFE for assessment.
English requirements
| English test | Certificates | Diplomas |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.0 / 5.5 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL Paper / Computer | 500 / 173 | 525 / 195 |
| ISLPR | 2 / 2+ | 3 |
IELTS is not required for the English Language Program. Assessment will be undertaken during first week of the program and students will be placed according to results.
IELTS Free Pathway Agreements
WideBay TAFE has agreements with the below English Language Colleges that acknowledge their standard of English testing resulting in IELTS free pathway recognition. If you are a student of one of these Colleges please contact the Director of Studies at your College for more information.
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Langports - Brisbane and Gold Coast
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GEOS - Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns
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Viva - Brisbane
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Byron Bay English Language
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Language Studies International - Brisbane
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Australian College of English ACE - Brisbane
Academic requirements
In order to enter a WideBay TAFE Diploma, completion of Year 12 or equivalent is required. To enter a Certificate requires the successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
Mature age entry
Mature age students (20 years of age and over) may be admitted to a program without meeting the formal academic requirements if they have the relevant work experience and English language proficiency.
Refer to the Enrolment information page for simple steps to enrol as an international student.