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Study Pathways

We know that in today's competitive marketplace many students want to begin their education without delay and to move forward in their career choices.

Education providers in Cairns work together to offer international students the opportunity to complete a pathway of courses including schools, English language studies, vocational training and university.

This combination provides you with a more diverse study experience as members seek to complement each others programs.

You can begin your studies in the school system and progress to higher levels of study as you complete the pre requisites courses.

We also have agreements in place in the system to help you transfer credit from your vocational training courses saving you time and money. Provided you achieve the necessary grades and meet any additional selection criteria prescribed by the university, significant credit may be possible.

Contact Study Cairns for information on the education pathways available to help you achieve your study and career goals.

 

 

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Comparative English Level Guides
	OPT*	UFP ENTRANCE LEVEL	IELTS	TOEFL (PAPER)	TOEFL (CBT)	CAMBRIDGE	ELICOS
Beginner	90		1.0
Foundation	100		2.0
Elementary/Extremely Limited User	110		3.0	310	40		Elementary
Post Elementary	120		3.5	357	70
Pre Intermediate/Limited User	130		4.0	400	97	KET	Lower Intermediate
Lower Intermediate	135	CERTIFICATE II	4.5	450	133
Intermediate	140		5.0	500	173	PET	Intermediate
Upper Intermediate	145	CERTIFICATE III	5.5	523	193	1st Certificate
Competent User	150	CERTIFICATE IV	6.0 - 6.5	550	213	CAE	Upper Intermediate
Advance Proficient User	160 - 170		7.0 - 7.5	600	250	Proficiency	Advanced
Professional User	180 -190		8.0 - 8.5
Expert/near native speaker	190 +		9.0 +

*OPT = Oxford Placement Test

Note: Not all Institutes are formally linked.