Recognition of your certificates

There’s a common question that comes up when looking to study at an Australian university. Will the work that you’ve already done (whether it’s your secondary school diploma, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree) actually count toward anything when applying for school in Australia? What needs to happen in order to actually be able to start attending university at the desired level? That’s what we’re going to take a quick look at.

English language requirements vary between your school and your visa. We talk about English courses in this article, but generally, the English language requirements are quite lenient. You normally have to take an exam and verify that you at least have a handle on the English language before you arrive in the country. You should also check with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to see what their English language requirements are as well.

The other important question comes with your education. Alright, so how do you determine how much education you need before you can attend school in Australia? There are some basic guidelines depending on the level of education that you have.
In order to go to vocational school (education or training; certificates I to IV), there are absolutely no pre-requisites. You actually, technically, do not even have to have received a certificate or diploma from a secondary institution. It is recommended, however; especially if you have no work experience related to the vocation that you are wishing to study. Vocational education and training programs are relatively simple to get accepted into.