BF2.1 Evidence of an English-speaking background

Evidence of an English-speaking background is original or certified copies of documents showing :

• completion of all primary education and at least 3 years of secondary education (that is, the equivalent of New Zealand Forms 3 to 5 or years 9 to 11) at schools using English as the language of instruction, or
• completion of at least 5 years of secondary education (that is, the equivalent of New Zealand Forms 3 to 7 or years 9 to 13) at schools using English as the language of instruction, or
• completion of a course of at least 3 years' duration leading to the award of a tertiary qualification at institutions using English as the language of instruction, or
• that the applicant holds General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'A' Levels from Britain or Singapore with a minimum C pass (the passes must specifically include the subjects English Language or Literature, or Use of English), or
• that the applicant holds an International Baccalaureate – full Diploma in English Medium, or
• that the applicant holds a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English – minimum C pass, or
• that the applicant holds Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) including a minimum C pass in Use of English, or
• that the applicant holds STPM 920 (Malaysia) – A or B pass in English Literature, or
• that the applicant holds University of Cambridge in collaboration with University of Malaya, General Certificate of English (GCE) “A” levels with a minimum C pass. The passes must specifically include the subjects English or General Paper, or
• that the applicant holds a South African Matriculation Certificate, including a minimum D pass in English (Higher Grade), or
• that the applicant holds a South African Senior Certificate, including a minimum D pass in English (Higher Grade), endorsed with the words "matriculation exempt", or
• that the applicant holds a New Zealand Tertiary Entrance Qualification gained on completion of the seventh form.

Effective 20/11/2002