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About English Language Tests

"The most commonly accepted tests for student admissions and Immigration purposes in Australia include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and Occupational English Test (OET)."

Superior English

With this score you will get 15 Australian Immigration points for a Visa.

  1. IELTS - have an IELTS score of 8 or more on each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  2. OET - have a score of at least 'A' in each of the four components of the OET test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking); or
  3. TOEFL iBT - have the following minimum TOEFL iBT test scores in each of the four components: Listening - 28, Reading - 29, Writing - 30, Speaking - 26; or
  4. PTE Academic - have a PTE Academic score of 79 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  5. Advanced CAE - have a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test score of 200 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Proficient English

With this score you will get 10 Australian Immigration points for a Visa.

  1. IELTS - have an IELTS score of 7 or more on each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  2. OET - have a score of at least 'B' in each of the four components of the OET test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  3. TOEFL iBT - have the following minimum TOEFL iBT test scores in each of the four components: Listening - 24, Reading - 24, Writing - 27, Speaking - 23; or
  4. PTE Academic - have a PTE Academic score of 65 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  5. CAE Advanced - have a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test score of 185 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Competent English

With this score you will not get any Australian Immigration points for a Visa. However, you might be eligible to apply for visas such as Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) and Student visa (subclass 500).

  1. IELTS - have an IELTS score of 6 or more on each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  2. OET - have a score of at least 'B' in each of the four components of the OET test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  3. TOEFL iBT - have the following minimum TOEFL iBT test scores in each of the four components: Listening - 12, Reading - 13, Writing - 21, Speaking - 18; or
  4. PTE Academic - have a PTE Academic score of 50 or more in each of the four test components(Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  5. CAE Advanced - have a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test score of 169 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Vocational English

With this score you will not get any Australian Immigration points for a Visa. However, you might be eligible to apply for admission to certain trade courses such as Diploma of Hospitality Management or Diploma of Automotive Technology.

  1. IELTS - have an IELTS score of 5 or more on each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  2. OET - have a score of at least 'B' in each of the four components of the OET test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  3. TOEFL iBT - have the following minimum TOEFL iBT test scores in each of the four components: Listening - 4, Reading - 4, Writing - 14, Speaking - 14; or
  4. PTE Academic - have a PTE Academic score of 36 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  5. CAE Advanced - have a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test score of 154 or more in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Functional English

With this score you will not get any Australian Immigration points for a Visa. However, you might be eligible to apply for admission to certain trade courses such as Diploma of Hospitality Management or Diploma of Automotive Technology.

  1. IELTS - have an average IELTS band score of at least 4.5 based on the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) ; or
  2. TOEFL iBT - have a total TOEFL iBT score of at least 32 based on the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) ; or
  3. PTE Academic - have an overall PTE Academic score of at least 30 based on the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
  4. CAE Advanced - have an overall Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test score of at least 147 based on the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

FAQ's

For immigration purposes, the Department of Home Affairs accepts several English language proficiency tests, including the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Occupational English Test (OET), the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), and the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test. For academic purposes, such as admission to a university or college, the most commonly accepted English language proficiency test in Australia is the IELTS. However, some institutions may also accept other tests such as the TOEFL, PTE Academic or CAE. For employment purposes, some industries in Australia may require specific English language proficiency tests. For example, healthcare professionals may be required to take the OET.

Yes, Australia accepts both the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for various purposes, including: Study: Both TOEFL and IELTS are accepted by Australian universities and educational institutions as proof of English proficiency for international students applying for admission. Work: Some Australian employers may require job applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency by providing scores from either TOEFL or IELTS. Immigration: The Department of Home Affairs in Australia accepts TOEFL and IELTS scores as part of the visa application process. The English language proficiency requirement varies depending on the visa category.

The English language requirements for Australia depend on the purpose of visit like study, work or immigration.

Australia accepts several English language proficiency exams, including the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English (PTE), and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). The specific exam accepted may depend on the purpose of your visit and the institution or organization you are applying to. It's important to check with the specific institution or organization to confirm which exam they accept as proof of English language proficiency.

It is possible to go to Australia without taking the IELTS or any other English language proficiency test, but it depends on your circumstances and the purpose of your visit. For example, if you are applying for a student visa, you are generally required to demonstrate your English language proficiency, which is usually done by taking an English language test such as the IELTS. However, there are some exemptions to this requirement, such as if you have completed at least five years of study in English-medium institutions or have previously studied and completed a qualification in English. For work visas, the English language requirements may vary depending on the visa category and the employer's requirements. It's important to note that exemptions from English language testing requirements are limited, and it's always best to check with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent to confirm your eligibility for exemption.