Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for enquiries about document application/interpretation, and a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

English Language Proficiency Procedure

Status Current
Effective Date 29th July 2024
Review Date 18th December 2024
Approval Authority Academic Registrar
Approval Authority - Admin Changes Senior Policy Advisor
Approval Date 5th July 2024
Expiry Date Not Applicable
Policy Author Connie Merlino
Academic Registrar
Policy Owner Connie Merlino
Academic Registrar
Enquiries Contact Academic Policy

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

18/7/2024: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education’s (DVCE) approved the temporary adjustment of the EAL English entry requirements into RMIT associate degree and bachelor's programs for intakes effective from Semester 1, 2025 for applicants with a completed English as Another Language (EAL) study score as part of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Australian year 12 equivalent. This update was approved by the DVCE on 5 July 2024 and is to take effect from 29 July 2024.


The effective date is when the latest version of this document took effect, with approved minor amendments. 


The review date is 18 December 2023, which is three years from the major review or initial approval of the overarching policy. 


26/06/2023: Addition of subclause (a) to section 10 to meet the RMIT University External ESOS Audit 2022 requirements regarding the English waiver request processes, decision makers and appeal processes.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: 11