ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
If you are applying for Skilled Migration, you will need to prove your English language ability. The required level of English depends on the visa subclass you are applying for and there are 4 different levels of English which may be relevant:
- Superior English:20 points in GSM points test
- Proficient English:10 points in GSM points test
- Competent English:threshold requirement for General Skilled Migration and ENS and RSMS
- Vocational English:previously important for General Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas
- Functional English:for secondary applicants seeking to avoid paying the English Language Charge
Acceptable other English tests
- PTE – Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- IELTS – International English Language Testing System (Academic or General Module)
- OET – Occupational English Test
- TOEFL iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based test)
- CAE – Cambridge English: Advanced
Here are the equivalents across the five different exams:
| English Language proficiency level |
Test component | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)* | OET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional | Average/total/ overall across test components | 4.5 | 32 | 30 | 147 | N/A |
| Vocational | Listening | 5.0 | 4 | 36 | 154 | B |
| Reading | 5.0 | 4 | 36 | 154 | B | |
| Writing | 5.0 | 14 | 36 | 154 | B | |
| Speaking | 5.0 | 14 | 36 | 154 | B | |
| Competent | Listening | 6.0 | 12 | 50 | 169 | B |
| Reading | 6.0 | 13 | 50 | 169 | B | |
| Writing | 6.0 | 21 | 50 | 169 | B | |
| Speaking | 6.0 | 18 | 50 | 169 | B | |
| Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas) |
Listening | 7.0 | 24 | 65 | 185 | B |
| Reading | 7.0 | 24 | 65 | 185 | B | |
| Writing | 7.0 | 27 | 65 | 185 | B | |
| Speaking | 7.0 | 23 | 65 | 185 | B | |
| Superior (for points tested Skilled visas) |
Listening | 8.0 | 28 | 79 | 200 | A |
| Reading | 8.0 | 29 | 79 | 200 | A | |
| Writing | 8.0 | 30 | 79 | 200 | A | |
| Speaking | 8.0 | 26 | 79 | 200 | A |
Certain migration skills assessment authorities require specific English exams to be taken. Such examples include the PTE or IELTS Academic module for accounting professionals and medical professionals (instead of the General Training module). We recommend to get the Migration Consultant’s opinion in order to assess your English language testing needs before proceeding with booking a test.
Time Taken for Results
PTE – Results available 5 business days after the test
IELTS – Results available 13 calendar days after the test (05- 07 days for computer-based exams)
OET – Results available 16 business days after the test (add 7 to 10 business days for post)
TOEFL iBT – Results available 10 calendar days after the test (add 4 to 6 weeks for post)
CAE – Results available 4-6 weeks after the test (2 weeks for computer-based exams)
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