English Language Entry Requirements for VET Courses
St Peter Institute requires all students to meet minimum English language proficiency levels before enrolling in a VET course. These requirements help ensure you can successfully participate in training and assessment. The table below outlines the accepted English language tests and minimum scores, based on the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025.
| # | Test name | Minimum test score | Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS. | Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | C1 Advanced | Overall band score of 161. | Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations. | Not accepted for purposes of subclause 500.213(1) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations. |
| 2. | CELPIP General | Overall band score of 7. | Overall band score of 6. | Overall band score of 5. |
| 3. | IELTS Academic | Average band score of 6.0. | Average band score of 5.5. | Average band score of 5.0. |
| 4. | IELTS General Training | Average band score of 6.0. | Average band score of 5.5. | Average band score of 5.0. |
| 5. | LANGUAGECERT Academic | Overall band score of 61. | Overall band score of 54. | Overall band score of 46. |
| 6. | MET | Overall band score of 53. | Overall band score of 49. | Overall band score of 44. |
| 7. | OET | Overall band score of 1210. | Overall band score of 1090. | Overall band score of 1020. |
| 8. | PTE Academic | Overall band score of 47. | Overall band score of 39. | Overall band score of 31. |
| 9. | TOEFL iBT | Total band score of 67. | Total band score of 51. | Total band score of 37. |
Source: Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025