As an Australia Awards Scholarship provisional awardee, you will be required to undertake the Pre-departure Training below.

Successful applicants holding:
• overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 may receive an offer for an Academic Readiness Course (ARC) program in Vientiane of up to 5 weeks.
• overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, and within half point of the score required for course placement may receive an offer for an English and Academic Preparation (EAP) program in Vientiane of up to 6 months.

Provisional awardees are not permitted to undertake employment during any preparatory training. A small stipend will be provided. Short absences only from the course may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the English and academic requirements of your approved course, you will be eligible to commence your studies in Australia. More information about Placement is available on our website, or contact the Australia Awards Office Laos.