Required Documents for ELICOS Application

To successfully apply for an English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program in Australia, applicants need to submit the following documents:

1. Personal Identification Documents

✅ Valid Passport (Photocopy of bio-data page)
✅ National ID Card (if applicable)
✅ Passport-sized Photographs (as per visa requirements)

2. ELICOS Course Application Documents

✅ Completed ELICOS Application Form (provided by the institution)
✅ Letter of Offer from the ELICOS Provider (once accepted)
✅ Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) (issued after fee payment)

3. Educational Background Documents

✅ Highest Education Qualification Certificate (e.g., High School Diploma, University Degree)
✅ Academic Transcripts (translated into English if necessary)
✅ English Proficiency Test Results (if required by the institution)

• IELTS Academic/General
• TOEFL iBT/PBT
• PTE Academic
• Cambridge English (CAE/CPE)

4. English Language Proficiency (If Available)

✅ IELTS Academic Training Test Report

• Test Report Form Number: 123456789
• Test Date: 10/10/2023
• Listening: 7
• Reading: 6.5
• Writing: 6.5
• Speaking: 7
• Overall Band Score: 6.5

(Some ELICOS providers accept students without an English test, but higher-level courses may require proof of proficiency.)

5. Financial Documents (For Student Visa Application - Subclass 500)

✅ Bank Statement (showing sufficient funds for tuition & living expenses)
✅ Sponsor Letter (if sponsored by a parent/employer/government)
✅ Proof of Income (if self-funded)
✅ Scholarship Confirmation Letter (if applicable)

6. Visa-Related Documents (For Student Visa Subclass 500)

✅ Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement (explaining study reasons and future plans)
✅ Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) (from the ELICOS provider, required for visa application)
✅ OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) Policy (required for student visa applicants)
✅ Proof of Previous Visa History (if applicable – previous rejections, overstays, etc.)

7. Work Experience Documents (If Applicable)

✅ Resume/CV (if applying for pathway programs leading to employment)
✅ Employment Reference Letters (if relevant to visa application or future study plans)

8. Additional Documents (If Traveling with Family)

✅ Marriage Certificate (if applying with a spouse)
✅ Birth Certificates of Children (if dependents are included in the application)
✅ School Enrollment Proof for Children (if required for dependent visa application)

Optional Documents (If Required by the ELICOS Institution or Visa Process)

✅ Statement of Purpose (SOP) (for visa application, outlining study intentions & future goals)
✅ Medical Examination Report (as per Australian immigration health requirements)
✅ Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by the visa office for background checks)

Final Checklist for ELICOS Application