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Working Holiday Visa to Student Visa in Australia

Clear study pathways. Step-by-step visa guidance. Free consultation.

Many working holiday visa holders in Australia want to stay longer, improve job opportunities and build a real career path

iae Global will help you switch from WHV to Student Visa with a clear, step-by-step study plan.

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Why Study in Australia?

Australia offers more than just a place to stay which gives real skills, global experience, and clear study pathways for your future.

Improve English skills for real workplace use
Access part-time work opportunities while studying
Choose from practical VET courses or university degrees
Build skills and experience for long-term career planning

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We can help you if you...

Are currently on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia
Are offshore and planning tp apply Working Holiday or Student Visa
Want to improve English before formal study
Prefer practical, migration-focused courses
Want a structured plan instead of rushing a visa application

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Who is suitable to apply for a visa in Australia?

How to switch from Working Holiday Visa to Student Visa

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Step 1 Check eligibility

You can apply onshore in Australia if your Working Holiday Visa is still valid.
If your WHV is already expired, you may need to apply offshore.

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Step 2 English level (minimum)

English requirements depend on your study pathway:

ELICOS: no high IELTS required
VET: around IELTS 5.5
University: about IELTS 6.0–6.5+

If your English isn’t ready yet, IAE can help you start with suitable English study options.

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Step 3 Receive COE

Once your application is succeed:

The school issues a Letter of Offer with course details and fees.
Complete the payment and required documents.
Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).

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Step 4 Lodge your student visa

With your COE and documents ready, you can submit your Student Visa application.

Onshore: apply while holding a valid visa in Australia
Offshore: apply from outside Australia
Submit COE, financial evidence, OSHC, and supporting documents

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Student Stories

iae Global' students that have successfully switch from their Working Holiday Visa to a Student Visa in Australia

Magdalena from Chile is preparing for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Western Sydney University (WSU)

After one year on a Working Holiday Visa, Sungjun made the bold decision to study Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence at UTS

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