Can I study in Australia on a tourist visa?

Yes, you can study in Australia on a visitor or tourist visa. Australian government allows you to study only for three months on an Australian tourist visa. Australia receives a huge number of international visitors every year. In 2024, around 7.4 million trips were recorded in Australia. The country received around 7,187,440 international visitors in 2023, an almost 94.6% increase from the previous year. Travellers visiting Australia for tourism purposes can also enrol themselves into the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

 

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Which ELICOS course can you opt for on a tourist visa?

• Exam Preparation course:  This helps to improve the English proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge exams. The course duration is 5 to 10 weeks. This course is appropriate for applicants who want to study on a tourist visa.
• General English: It is the most popular course, and it improves overall language skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening. The duration of the course is 5 to 20 weeks.
• English for Academic Purposes: It is a course curated for those students who want to enter Australian universities or vocational training institutes. The duration of this course is around 5 to 52 weeks.
• English for specific purposes (ESP): it is a course that is designed to improve the language skills for some specific industries like healthcare, engineering, or business. The course duration is around 5 to 20 weeks.

 

What are the general requirements for studying ELICOS in Australia?

The following are some general requirements needed for the ELICOS courses:

 

• Must be at least 16 or 18 years old
• A valid passport
• Provide proof of basic language proficiency tests like PTE, TOEFL, and IELTS
• Documents of education and certificates
• Proof of financial stability
• Must meet the Genuine student criteria

 

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