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ADMISSION PROCESS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Admission Process
Applications for admission for students on a student visa must be made using the Application for enrolment – international students. Students must complete the Application for enrolment and send the completed application to CBM along with supporting documents. Completed Application for enrolment is processed by CBM, and the application is assessed based on the information supplied. The participants for each program offered by CBM will be selected in a manner that reflects access and equity principles. Completion of the Application for enrolment does not imply that CBM will make an offer to the student. When prospective students apply to enter CBM to study, the following procedure applies:
English Language Requirements
All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level and country of passport of the student by Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). CBM accepts the results from International English Language Test Score (IELTS), PTE Academic Entry, or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below. Applicants whose English results fall below the score will need to enroll in an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS). Arrangements will be made for the student to complete the ELICOS course with us.
| IELTS (Academic Module) | TOEFL (Paper Based) | TOEFL (Internet Based) | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall band score of 5.5 | 527 | 46 | 42 |
Assessing Australian equivalency of academic qualification(s)
Overseas academic qualifications presented to CBM for admission by and international student are assessed for equivalency as per the below table:
Year 12 Equivalent for admission into CBM Courses*
| Country | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Completion of Higher School Certificate with a grade average of 50% |
| China | Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with a B grade or 75% average in 4 academic units |
| Fiji | Successful completion of Form 7 with a B in English and Maths and a pass in all other units, with an overall score of 240 |
| India | Completion of the All India Senior School Certificate or State Board |
| Indonesia | Completion of SMU III with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 academic units |
| Nepal | Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 12) with a grade average of 50% |
| Pakistan | Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 12) with a grade average of 50% |
| South Africa | Successful completion of Year 12 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 passes in GCE A-levels or equivalent |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Lise Diplomasi with GPA of 3.0 |
| Uganda | 2 passes in GCE A-levels |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with a 6.0 GPA |
This is not an exhaustive list, admission officers must contact the CEO if the applicant has presented educational documents from countries not listed in the above table before accepting the student into CBM courses.
Assessing Claimed Work Experience
Admission into CBM courses, the admission officer must verify that all claimed work experience is pertinent to the qualification being sought and has occurred within the last two years from the date of application.
The applicant must provide a CV along with a reference letter on official company letterhead containing contact details of the employer. If there are doubts regarding the authenticity of the submitted employment reference, the admission officer must reach out to the past employer before issuing any letter of offer to the student.
Procedure
Assess the applicant’s English language skills. If the student achieves a satisfactory score in IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, they will be admitted to their chosen course. Refer to the Policy on Assessing English Language Proficiency (International Students).
If an applicant cannot provide evidence of a satisfactory English score and there are doubts about their English language proficiency, they will be required to undergo an English test (at the student’s expense) or enroll in an English (ELICOS) course until they achieve the required English score.
If the student demonstrates the ability to communicate in English but cannot produce any formal English qualification, they will be required to complete an English language test in Melbourne.
Enter the student’s details into the student management system.
Send an offer letter to the applicant and/or the educational agent generated from the student management system.
Applicants must pay the requisite fee upon accepting the offer. Once the fee is received along with the signed student agreement, the admission officer will:
Ensure the student agreement is properly signed and dated by the applicant.
Generate an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) from PRISMS and send it to the Student/Education agent to facilitate the issuance of a student visa. Applicants must then apply for a student visa at their Australian Student Visa issuing center and make travel arrangements to Australia once the student visa is granted.
Save a soft copy of the eCOE on CBM’s drive and update the student management system.
The Administration Manager will conduct ongoing internal audits for the applications finalized during the week to ensure all applications have the required supporting documents and that the application forms and student agreements are duly signed and dated.
General Entry Requirements
Applicants who meet the selection criteria will be approved for enrollment in CBM courses. In line with government policies, students with disabilities are fully encouraged to participate in training. Specific entry requirements for each course are listed in the individual course brochure available from CBM. Prospective applicants are strongly advised to carefully read and consider the entry and course requirements before applying for admission to CBM.
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