Viral from Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking examines a biodata – a matrimonial CV from one of her potential matches.
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The controversial reality show is only part of the picture when it comes to class and education in Indian marriage negotiations.
A number on a standardised test is not enough to make sure international students succeed – they need ongoing support even if they have a basic grasp of English.
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While international students do need baseline proficiency in English, they need support the whole way through their degrees to actually be successful.
Purpose-built English language tests should be applied only to the proficiency they were built to test.
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Using purpose-built English language tests for purposes other than what they were created to test reduces the validity of these tests.
Many English providers already meet the “new” standards.
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Contrary to some reports, there is no new English language test for international students - the government is simply expanding standards already being met by most providers.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed tougher language requirements for new citizenship applicants.
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Refugees are both more likely to apply for citizenship, and twice as likely as other migrant groups to have to retake the test.