Australia remains a top destination for international students, and the government has just made it easier for many to meet the English language requirements for study visas. On 23 May 2025, the Department of Home Affairs introduced a major update via the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Instrument 2025, also known as LIN 25/027. This legislative instrument amends the earlier LIN 24/022 (2024) and expands the number of eligible pathway programs that allow students to apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa with reduced English language test scores. If you’re