Course Requirements
Students are obliged to meet certain requirements in order to apply for courses at Shafston. Please see the table below to find out what is required for your country.
Certificate IV in Business (International students)
English
Successful completion of one year full time secondary or tertiary study, where the language of instruction is English, or an overall IELTS score of 5.5, TOEFL 183/513 or any other relevant and equivalent English proficiency score. English proficiency can also be tested through the Shafston Internal Test of Academic English (ITAE) offered free of charge on either Shafston campus.
Academic
For entry to either the Certificate III or IV programs, applicants
must have successfully completed year 10 or equivalent overseas
qualification, or with vocational experience assisting in a range of
environments providing administrative or operational support to
individuals and/or teams but without a formal business qualification.
Diploma of Business (International students)
English
Successful completion of one year full time secondary or tertiary study, where the language of instruction is English, or an overall IELTS score of 5.5, TOEFL 183/513 or any other relevant and equivalent English proficiency score. English proficiency can also be tested through the Shafston Internal Test of Academic English (ITAE) offered free of charge on either Shafston campus.
Academic
For entry to Diploma programs, applicants must have successfully completed Australian year 12 or an overseas tertiary business related qualification, or with vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles but without a qualification. Students wishing to enrol directly into the Diploma of Business are requested to show they have the underpinning business knowledge for direct entry into this course. Shafston's preferred study pathway is via the Certificate IV in Business.
Advanced Diploma of Business (International students)
English
An overall IELTS score of 5.5, TOEFL 183/513 or any other relevant and equivalent English proficiency score. Successful completion of one year full time secondary or tertiary study, where the language of instruction is English will also be accepted English proficiency can also be tested through the Shafston Internal Test of Academic English (ITAE) offered free of charge on either Shafston campus.
Academic
For entry to the Advanced Diploma of Business course applicants must have successfully completed a Diploma level qualification or equivalent in a similar field of study
Or relevant vocational work experience in the field. This is defined in the training package as:
- substantial vocational experience in a range of environments, acting in a range of senior support or technical roles
Students wishing to enrol directly into the Advanced Diploma of Business are requested to show they have the underpinning business knowledge for direct entry into this course.
Shafston’s recommended study pathway for candidates is first the successful completion of the Diploma of Business at Shafston or any other institution.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
The required LL&N level for entry into this course is that of an AQF level 5 graduate. Characteristics of this level of client are the ability to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters. They will have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning related to the Marketing and Business fields.
Diploma of Hospitality Management (International students)
English
For Shafston's Diploma of Hospitality Management including
Certificate III Commercial Cookery IELTS 5.0 or equivalent on Shafston’s
ITAE (Internal Test of Academic English). You can prepare and take the
IELTS exam or the TOEFL exam at Shafston International College or take
our Internal Test of Academic English.
Academic Requirements by Country
| Country | For entry to Diploma |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) or Intermediate with 55% average in 4 majors |
| Brunei, Sri Lanka & Singapore | GCE 'A' Levels with passes in 2 academic subjects |
| China | Senior Middle 3 with 70% average in 4 academic subjects |
| Hong Kong | Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 'A' Level and 2 'AS' Level passes |
| India | All India Secondary School Certificate with 50% average |
| Indonesia | SMU 3 with 7.0 average in 4 subjects |
| Japan | Kotogakko Year 3 with 3.0 Average |
| South Korea | Senior High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with C average |
| Macau (HKSAR/PRC) | Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 'A' Level and 2 'AS' Levels or Senior Middle 3 with 70% average in 4 academic subjects |
| Malaysia | STPM with passes in 2 academic subjects |
| Middle East | Year 12 with 80% average |
| Pakistan | Year 12 or equivalent with 50% average |
| South Africa | Year 12 or equivalent |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Year 3 with B average |
| Thailand | Matayom 6 with 2.0 average |
| United Kingdom | 'A' Levels with D average |