IELTS Preparation (080629M)

Program overview

IELTS Preparation (080629M) is a english language program in general studies at Melbourne Language Centre, a private institution in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

First-year tuition is listed at 9,600 AUD and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 39,310 AUD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The visa application charge and the living-cost figure are set by the government and have changed in recent years. Tuition varies widely by provider and course. Use the Home Affairs pages for the current visa charge and funds requirement.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

Plan for the Nov 2026 intake

Working back from a Nov 2026 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. The main intakes are February or March and July, with some providers adding more. Plan your application several months ahead.

Entry requirements and documents

Melbourne Language Centre sets the exact entry requirements for IELTS Preparation (080629M). For a english language, applicants usually need the following.

Providers and the visa accept a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic, with minimums that depend on the course and provider.

• Your most recent academic qualification.
• Any earlier English test result, which the school may use for placement.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Student visa (subclass 500)

Students from India need a Student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. Department of Home Affairs decides the application.

The subclass 500 visa requires an enrolment at a registered provider, health cover for the stay and evidence that you are a genuine student with enough money. Policy settings for international students have changed often, so use the Home Affairs pages as the source of truth.

• Choose a course at a provider registered for international students and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer, pay the required deposit and receive the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the stay.
• Prepare the genuine student statement, financial evidence, English evidence and identity documents, then apply online.

• Study in Australia: full visa guide
• Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500)
• Home Affairs: Temporary Graduate visa (485)

After you graduate

Eligible graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Eligibility depends on the qualification, the visa stream and age limits, and settings have changed, so read the current requirements.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against IELTS Preparation (080629M) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for IELTS Preparation (080629M)?

First-year tuition is listed at 9,600 AUD. Living costs are extra; Melbourne Language Centre estimates 29,710 AUD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is IELTS Preparation (080629M) a degree?

It is listed as a english language. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Australia?

You need a Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Melbourne Language Centre, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

More at Melbourne Language Centre

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• English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation) (080626C), 9,600 AUD first year
• English for Secondary Schools (High School and Junior School Preparation) (080627B), 13,600 AUD first year
• General English (080628A), 6,400 AUD first year