Studying Abroad: Read This Before You Go

You may be wondering how to get started on your study abroad journey, so let’s talk about understanding the requirements for studying abroad. 

Common requirements for qualifying will be things like proof of financial means, proof of insurance, and importantly, adequate language in the language of your degree. For common study abroad destinations like the UK, Canada, United States and Australia, this will come with needing to prove your proficiency in English. 

This is something you need to prepare for ahead of time, as you will need to study and prepare to sit an English language exam to prove your ability to study in English. PTE is an excellent choice, offering secure English language testing for study applications worldwide, particularly in countries like Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and Canada. PTE is accepted by over 3,300 institutions globally, including 100% of Australian universities and 99% of UK universities.

PTE offers a variety of preparation resources for test takers, from scored practice tests, to online courses and a self-paced study app. These resources will help you familiarise the question types you can expect in the test and learn how best to answer them, so you'll feel less stress and more confident on the test day. This is especially helpful given that English language testing might be different to exams you’ve taken in the past. 

The PTE website will help you select the right language test to meet the requirements of the country you want to study in. 

You can look through the government website of your potential host country for specific information on visa requirements, scholarships, courses, and more. 

You should check with the university to make sure you meet the requirements of the institution you are applying for. Visit the international section of the university website to find frequently asked questions, contact information for student advisers, testimonials from previous international students and scholarship information.