澳洲将对于中国学生的留学签证做新的调整，并于2008年9月1日开始实行。
其调整方面为：将中国地区的学生签证的风险等级从第4等级升到第3等级，但只适用于申请570类别（语言课程）、574类别（硕士研究课程）和575类别（不授予任何学历）的学生签证。对于等级的升高表示此类签证的风险等级降低，更有效的让学生尽快获得签证的批准。针对570类别的签证的等级升高意味申请此类别的学生签证将不要求提供雅思（IELTS）成绩单了。
具体的信息如下：
IMPORTANT NEWS - Changes in Student Visa Assessment Levels – 1 September 2008
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has undertaken a review of the student visa Assessment Levels (ALs). This review has resulted in changes to the Assessment Levels for 52 countries in one or more education sectors.
The new Assessment Levels will be in effect from 1 September 2008. Student visa applications lodged on or after 1 September 2008 will be subject to these new Assessment Levels.
As of 1 September 2008 Form 1219i Overseas Student Program - Assessment Levels will reflect the new Assessment Levels.
These changes will assist the international education industry to work towards greater diversity of nationality within the various program types and language levels within the student body.
Of particular interest to the ELICOS sector is the change for Independent ELICOS visas from China from AL4 to AL3, meaning that applicants interested in stand-alone English programs will no longer have to take an IELTS test. Members should note that there will be a special session at the EA Conference in September entitled Understanding China that will explore the opportunities and risks arising from this change – a must-attend session for marketing staff and senior managers. The speakers will be Michael Willard from DIAC, Iain Watt from AEI Beijing (DEEWR) and Professor Zhang Lianzhong from the China Basic Foreign Language Education Research and Training Centre. Understanding the risks associated with opening up the stand-alone English market in China will be critical for the industry in order to maximise the opportunities without impacting negatively on the large numbers of Chinese students that currently study in English academic pathway programs and in the other sectors.
Key changes are as follows:
Independent ELICOS changes from AL4 to AL3
Countries affected: China
Implications: An IELTS score is no longer required.
Independent ELICOS changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Laos, Solomon Islands
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however no maximum limit set on length of study (was previously limitedto 50 weeks) and easing of other requirements.
Independent ELICOS changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
Independent ELICOS changes from AL3 to AL4 (negative change)
Countries affected: India, Jordan, Sri Lanka
Implications: An IELTS score is now required where previously it was not.
Independent ELICOS changes from AL2 to AL3 (negative change)
Countries affected: Egypt, Romania
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however maximum limit of 50 weeks set on length of study (was previously unlimited) and strengthening of other requirements.
Schools changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Laos, Nepal, Russian Federation, Solomon Islands, Vietnam
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however no maximum limit set on length of study (was previously limited to 40 weeks) and easing of other requirements.
Schools changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Argentina, Latvia, Lithuania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Thailand
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
Schools changes from AL2 to AL3 (negative change)
Countries affected: Egypt
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however maximum limit of 40 weeks set on length of study (was previously unlimited) and strengthening of other requirements.
VET changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Laos, Solomon Islands
Implications: An IELTS score is no longer required, either for direct entry to VET programs or to packaged ELICOS.
VET changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Cyprus, Lithuania, Macau, Oman, Qatar
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
VET changes from AL2 to AL3 (negative change)
Countries affected: Colombia, Egypt, Romania
Implications: An IELTS score is now required, both for direct entry to VET programs and for packaged ELICOS.
Higher Ed changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Laos, Solomon Islands, Turkey
Implications: An IELTS score is no longer required, either for direct entry to Higher Ed programs or to packaged ELICOS.
Higher Ed changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Botswana, Brazil, Korea, Latvia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Thailand
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
Higher Ed changes from AL2 to AL3 (negative change)
Countries affected: Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe (AL4)
Implications:An IELTS score is now required, both for direct entry to Higher Ed programs and for packaged ELICOS.
PGR changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Fiji, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Turkey
Implications: An IELTS score is no longer required, either for direct entry to PGR programs or to packaged ELICOS.
PGR changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Mauritius, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
Non Award changes fromAL4 to AL3
Countries affected: China, Laos
Implications: The IELTS requirementhas been lowered from 5.0 for packaged ELICOS to 4.5 for packaged ELICOS and the maximum length of study increased from 20 weeks to 30 weeks.
Non Award changes from AL3 to AL2
Countries affected: Bhutan, Solomon Islands, Turkey
Implications: An IELTS score is no longer required, either for direct entry to Non Award programs or to packaged ELICOS.
Non Award changes from AL2 to AL1
Countries affected: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic,
Implications: No IELTS implications as IELTS was not previously required, however online visa application is now available making the visa process easier and more accessible.
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