Australia: IELTS Exam, Impersonation and Forgery

[Francis Hult]

WA Today

 

Australia's overseas education 'a scam'

 

Thousands of Indians are being enrolled in "dodgy" courses in Australia, while others are paying up to $20,000 for a good result in the International English Language Test System exam, an investigation into the overseas student industry has found.

 

Following a recent spate of attacks on Indian students in Australia, The Australian reports the nation's $14-billion international education sector has turned into a recognised immigration racket.

 

Last week, police arrested three people in Punjab, the main feeder community for Indian students in Australia, for impersonation and forgery after they were caught sitting the IELTS exam for aspiring foreign students.

 

Full story:

http://www.watoday.com.au/breaking-news-national/australias-overseas-education-a-scam-20090714-dj03.html

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