QEAC Sample Exam Questions

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major categories of English language courses offered in Australia?

TAFE Institutes are:

Approximately what proportion of ELICOS students take a stand-alone course?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

Coober Pedy is in:

Blue Mountains are in:

What percentage of Australian people speak an Indigenous language at home?

Where do most Australians live?

In some states, a student can leave school after Year 10 to work or continue with a Vocational Education & Training course.

The Preparatory Year (often called Kindergarten or Reception in some States) lasts for:

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

In Victoria, the Senior Certificate of Secondary Education is known as the:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

A foundation program has a similar standard to _______ at an Australian high school.

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

Kakadu National Park is in:

Foundation programs are designed for students who _______ the entry requirements for a Bachelor degree.

Which of the following is NOT required by the NVR Standards for Registered Training Organisations?

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Which state has the largest population?

Which city has the highest minimum temperature in January and the highest maximum in July?

If a student attends a foundation program, then they are not allowed to enroll in a Diploma program.

What percentage of Australians are Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)?

Which city has the lowest maximum and minimum temperature in July?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

Which city has the lowest maximum and minimum temperature in January?

RPL assessments are:

Pre-School has a duration of:

Which of these costs is usually the smallest during a year of school study in Australia?

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

The leader of a State government is called the:

High schools offer a wider range of learning options compared with primary schools.

Meals and laundry services are included in the boarding costs at many non-government secondary schools.

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Which of these is a key reason why international students choose to study at Australian schools?

In 2001, what percentage of people followed non-Christian religions (i.e. other religions)?

Students who successfully complete Year 12 do not receive a formal certificate.

Up to which year or age is school attendance compulsory in Australia?

How is the ELICOS sector different from other education sectors in Australia?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Which city has the highest maximum and minimum temperature in July?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a student to receive credit for:

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

What language, other than English, is most commonly spoken at home?

To begin a certificate-level VET course, students generally need:

The lowest entry requirement for a student who wants to study a standard foundation program is _______.

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Port Arthur is in:

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

Which of the following is a formal qualification recognized for entry into university studies?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

Which of the following best describes a key focus of Vocational Education and Training (VET)?

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Diploma courses can be offered by an institution that has a campus overseas.

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

There are _______ kinds of pathways that international students tend to use to eventually enter an undergraduate course.

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

If students study vocational subjects at high school, then they may receive credit for _____ courses in the VET sector.

Which statement about TAFE and its relationship with ELICOS is correct?

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Fremantle is in:

Which state has the smallest population?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area covers about what fraction of Tasmania?

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

How many different VET qualifications are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)?

If a student definitely wants to enter a Group of 8 university then probably _______.

Parliament House is in:

Bridging courses are available for students wishing to enter postgraduate courses.

Tuition fees for non-government schools typically do not include boarding costs.

International students only obtain a Diploma qualification so they can then enter an undergraduate course.

ELICOS students typically have which type(s) of visa?

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

The Great Dividing Range starts in Victoria and finishes in northern:

International students must meet academic and English language requirements to study in high school.

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

Senior High School (usually Years 11-12) typically lasts for:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are: