Entry Requirements
All international students must meet the following entry requirements:
International students on student visas must be a minimum of 18 years of age before they can be offered a place to study at Australian Professional Skills Institute.
1) English Language Proficiency Requirements
International students are required to demonstrate they have proficiency in English before a place can be offered. International student must produce the one of the following official English test results (less than 24 months old) to support their application.
The following English language tests are recognised and accepted by Australian Professional Skills Institute:
English Language Test Name and Scores | Entry level for APSI |
IELTS (Academic) overall with no individual band less than |
6.0 5.0 |
Cambridge English Advanced |
CPE / Advanced CAE |
Pearson PTE Academic | 52 |
Duolingo English Test | Minimum 110 overall |
International students can be offered a packaged English language course with APSI’s partner ELICOS colleges as shown below. Please click here for more information on Partner ELICOS Providers in Perth.
Note: Citizens who are born in the following countries are exempted from proof of English Proficiency. They still need to meet the academic entrance requirements.
United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America, New Zealand, Canada.
2) Academic Entry Requirements
Country | Academic Qualification |
Australia | Completion of Year 11 |
Argentina | Bachillerato/Tecnico de Nivel Medio/Bachillerato Especializado |
Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (minimum GPA 3.5 or 60% in HSC first division pass ) GCE A-Level (2 subject passes) |
Bhutan | Bhutan Higher Secondary School Certificate Standard XII – 10 plus 2 or Middle Secondary School Certificate plus 2 year relevant vocational diploma |
Brazil | Completion of 3 Colegial (2 Grau) High School graduation / Pass Vestibular Examination |
Brunei | GCE A levels |
Chile | Educacion Media (Year 12 equivalent) Licencia de Educacion Media Tecnico-Profesional or Tecnico |
China | Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (Senior Middle School Year 3 – Gao San with average of 60% and above |
Colombia | Bachillerato plus Curso Tecnico or 1 year Diploma or Higher qualification |
Czech Republic | Completion of High School Certificate (Maturita) |
Fiji | Completion of Form 7 |
Finland | Completion of Year 12 (Ylippilastutkinto) |
France | Completion of High School (Baccalaaureat) |
Germany | Completion of High School (Gymnasium) |
Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) |
India | – 10 + 2 State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects. – Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects. – Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects. – Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognised and of 2-3 years duration. |
Italy | Diploma di Scuola Superiore Diploma di Maturità |
Indonesia | Completion of SMU III with 7 points or above in most academic subjects Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion (ijazah/STTB SMA/STTB SMK/STTB MA) |
Japan | Kotogakko Shomeisho / Upper Secondary School Certificate |
Kenya | KCSE pass or GCE O-Level ( 4 subject passes) |
Korea | High School Leaving Certificate |
Malaysia | Completion of SPM with 3 subjects passes including English or Completion of Senior Middle 3 |
Mauritius | GCE A- Level (2 subject passes) or A level (1 A and 2 AS level passes) or O level with all units result E and above |
Myanmar | Matriculation/Basic Education High School (BEHS) plus minimum completed 2 years at Professional College or Secondary Technical College or GCE A- Level (2 subject passes) or A level (1 A and 2 AS level passes) |
Nepal | Higher Secondary Education Board with grade average of 50% Certificate (Grade 12) (Minimum 60% overall) |
New Zealand | NCEA level 3 (university entrance) |
Pakistan | Higher Secondary School (Intermediate)(55% overall minimum) Certificate Diploma (Polytechnic/Vocational) |
Peru | Secundaria / Education Secundaria (Completion of Year 11) plus a Technical Diploma or entrance to University |
Philippines | High School Diploma/Certificate of Graduation and completed first year university at a recognised tertiary institution or 2 Years Community College |
Poland | Completion of High School leaving Certificate (Matura) |
Singapore | Completion of GCE A levels (2 subjects passes) |
Slovak Republic | Completion of Maturita |
South Africa | General/Academic Senior High School Certificate/Diploma (Kodung Hakkyo Choreupchang) |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) British GCE A-Level (2 passes) |
Sweden | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Slutbeyg fran Grundskola) |
Taiwan | Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Diploma |
Thailand | Upper Secondary School (Matayom 6 or Certificate in Vocational School) |
UK | GCE A-Levels (2 subject passes) |
Venezuela | Educacion Media – Academic or Tecnico (Medio) |
Vietnam | Diploma of General Education or Vocational Education Graduation Diploma or Vocational Training Diploma |
United Kingdom | GCE A-Levels (2 subject passes) |
Zambia | ZSC Year 12 (5 subject passes C grade or better) A Level (2 subject passes) or A level 1 A and 2 AS level passes or Diploma in relevant area (1 year minimum) |
Zimbabwe | A Level 2 passes or (1 A and 2 AS level passes) or International Baccalaureate Diploma |
NOTE: For all direct entry to Advanced Diploma level programs, applicants must have completed a Diploma level qualification or equivalent before they can be offered a place. In the case of packaged courses, applicants must successfully completed the Diploma qualifications before they can proceed to Advanced Diploma level as a condition offer
Alternative Entry / Mature Age Entry
APSI offers several admission alternatives and a holistic approach to assessing individual applicants over 20 years of age. The assessment of eligibility to entry may include an interview combined with consideration of a recognised certificate, overseas qualifications or two years of relevant work experience.
Please note International student must be over 18 years of age before a place can be offered to study at APSI.
3) Genuine Student (GS) Requirement
Applicants for Student visas must show they are coming to Australia to study. The Genuine Student (GS) Requirement is not intended to exclude students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and who then go on to apply for permanent residence.
If required, APSI will send you a Genuine Student (GS) Requirement Form to complete in your application assessment. You can provide further details of the GS statement in the application form or attach a separate document with supporting documents. We recommend you provide evidence for the information you provide in your written statement. We consider your personal circumstances when we make a decision. When we assess whether you are a genuine temporary entrant, we consider your situation as a whole.
What evidence and information to include in your GS statement
We encourage you to provide evidence or information about:
Previous study
- Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved
- Name of the education provider(s)
- Length of study
- Certificates of Attainment
Gap in previous study
- Reasons why there is a gap in your studies including where you did not maintain enrolment
Current employment
- Your current employer
- Company address
- Period of employment
- Details of your position
- The name and contact details of someone who can confirm the circumstances of your employment
Ties to home country or country of residence
- Evidence of financial, family or social ties. You need to show you have significant incentives to return home
- documents showing employment or business activities for 12 months before lodging an application
- potential employment offers after course completion
- income tax return or bank statements
- economic situations in home country or country of residence
Further information on GS requirement is available from Department of Home Affairs
Recognition of Prior Learning
APSI supports the Australian Qualifications Framework with the objective of facilitating pathways to, and through, formal qualifications. In support of this objective, all academic studies and prior learning will be taken into consideration when applying to APSI.
Applicants who can demonstrate successful completion of equivalent subjects at a recognised institution may be eligible for credit or exemptions when studying at APSI. Please inquire about the applying for RPL information kit at the time of application.
Credit Transfer
APSI will grant credit transfer for the same unit with the same unit code awarded by other RTOs in Australia. Please complete a credit transfer application form with all supporting documents at the time of application. If the credit transfer is approved, students are exempted from studying the same unit and are offered alternative units or a reduction in fees and course duration.