Australia Approves TOEFL® Test Scores for Student Visas

Princeton, N.J. (May 19, 2011) —Students from around the world who wish to study in Australia can now use their TOEFL® test scores as part of their visa application as announced by Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). "I am very pleased the TOEFL test has been chosen as one of the new English test providers and I am confident they will provide a valuable service to student visa applicants," said the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.

This announcement has significant meaning for large numbers of international students from Assessment Level 3 and 4 countries, including China, India,Pakistan, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Philippines, who are interested in studying in Australia. International students now have the opportunity to use the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English language proficiency, satisfying the required language component of the visa application process.

"Nearly every university and college in Australia already accepts TOEFL scores for admission purposes. Today's announcement means that students globally can now use their TOEFL scores for both visa and academic admission purposes," explains David Hunt, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ETS's Global Division.


For more than 45 years, the TOEFL test has been the most widely recognized English language assessment in the world, used by more than 8,000 colleges, universities and agencies, including the most prestigious institutions in the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. And with more than 4,500 test sites globally, the TOEFL test is more convenient than ever for students wishing to apply for study in Australia

THE BENEFITS OF GETTING HIGHER EDUCATION

Today's global challenges demand international competence. Students who study abroad in quality programs for academic credit; engage in service and experiential learning, internships  & research; and study foreign areas and languages are far better prepared for the demands of the twenty-first century.

Following benefits of higher education from abroad reflects the critical importance of international education

SELF CONFIDENCE & INTELLECTUAL MATURITY:

Higher Education from abroad is a challenging and exciting experience. Perhaps the most recognized benefit of international education is to promote personal and intellectual growth. Student choosing to study in a foreign university or taking advantage of a domestic university exchange program will stretch and strengthen his skills academically, personally and socially.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE:

International higher education programs influenced your subsequent educational experiences. Researchers at the University of Georgia are finding that an academic experience abroad can reinvigorate or even greatly improve a student's knowledge & practical skills.

INTER CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT:

Students glean from their experiences of living under the confines of foreign culture, the sense of having a greater perspective of the world around them, to appreciate societal differences such as language, social customs, economics, etc. They would not receive this type of cultural exposure in a familiar societal setting. They look at the world in a more sophisticated way.

SPEAK A FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

Increase there ability to speak a foreign language. The popular theory that states the best way to learn a different language is to spend an extensive amount of time in the surroundings of where that language is spoken rings true for students who arrive back from the study abroad experience. The possibility of broadening foreign language skills increases greatly when forced to communicate in such a way different from their own.

CAREER PREPARATION

Desire to purse new and challenging educational experience. Martin Tillman of The Johns Hopkins University's writes, "In a ever more globalize economy, educators need to assist students in building a sophisticated 'toolkit' to market the value of their varied portfolio of international experiences to employers." Employers look for skills like intercultural sensitivity, adaptation to new surroundings and ability to deal with ambiguity - skills that can be gained from higher education and other international programs. Distinguish themselves from others when pursing higher education or career opportunities.

HIGHER EDUCATION FROM FOREIGN COUNTRY:

Every year thousands of college students plan to go for higher education in countries like USA, UK, Australia, Canada….

To get higher education from foreign country is challenging and amazing experience that will help you to grow academically, personally and prepare you for your career. Choosing the right combination of course, institution and country is probably one of the most important decisions.

Before planning for higher education from foreign country there are so many questions.When should I go for higher education? Which is the best place to go? Can I cover the course fee? How can I get the scholarships? Will I still graduate on time? Will I be treated differently because of my ethnic background? And the list goes on. In order to get the answers of all these question follow the HIGHER EDUCATION BlOG.

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WHY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION?

International Education is vitally important to the success of todays young people in navigating a competitive international landscape,thriving in the globel work place and leveraging their talents and skills in the ways that move the country in an increasingly connected world.

I belive that international education & exchange, connecting students build the mutal understanding among nations and create the conditions for more peacful world.