Entry requirements

All applicants must meet the English language requirements for entry into their preferred course.

For most certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses at The Gordon students are required to show:

• An IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent); or
• Completion of Australian Year 12 certificate; or
• A qualification undertaken in Australia at Certificate IV or higher and completed within the past 5 years; or
• University studies in Australia of at least 1 year in duration and completed within the past 2 years.

To find out what other English tests or qualifications are recognised to enter the course you are applying for click here.

There are some courses that may require a higher IELTS score for entry.  Please check your individual course requirements by visiting the International Course page.

Applicants from specified countries may be exempt from English language requirements for admissions purposes. These students will still need to provide evidence of meeting minimum English requirements for visa purposes. Students from these specified countries undertaking courses that require a higher IELTS score (6.0 and above) will not be exempt from the English language requirement and must provide evidence of meeting the IELTS (or equivalent) requirement at the time of admission.

Each individual course at The Gordon Institute of TAFE has academic entry criteria that students must meet to be eligible for enrolment into that course.  Please check the entry criteria for your preferred course by visiting the International Course page.
In general, the minimum academic entry is:

• Certificate III course – satisfactory completion of Year 10 or equivalent
• Certificate IV course - satisfactory completion of Year 11 or equivalent
• Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas - satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent

Depending on the preferred course you want to apply for you will have to show that you have completed the Australian equivalent of year 10, 11 or 12 for entry.

Most Foundation Studies Programs, particularly those offered by Australian Universities, are deemed equivalent to Year 12.  

Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepalese and Pakistan students need satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent at 60% in the top 4 subjects (excluding native language) for all courses (ie Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree) if student has needed to re-sit for their exam provide all exam results.

*Not accepting Punjab State Board or Haryana State Board HS results only – need to present a Central Board result exam or a higher qualification.

Please visit the country equivalencies webpage for further information.

If your country is not listed please email: international@gordontafe.edu.au

Students must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.
 
Some courses require additional entry criteria, for example: a portfolio for graphic design courses. Visit the International Course page for additional entry criteria.

The Genuine Student (GS) requirement is an important step in the student visa application process.  

The GS requirement is used to confirm that you are coming into the country with the primary intention to study on the student visa. The genuine student requirement is intended to include students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and who then go on to apply for permanent residence.