English language requirements- Competent English
Competent English is required for some different visa categories. To prove you have Competent English, you will have to take one of the approved English tests or qualify for exemptions. Below you will find a list of different, approved immigration test scores, you must achieve to evidence Competent English.
COMPETENT ENGLISH
| RESULT | IELTS | OET | TOEFL | PTA | CAE | EXEMPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPETENT ENGLISH | At least 6 for each of the 4 components | At least B for each of the 4 components | At least 50 for each of the 4 components | At least 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking | At least 169 in each of the 4 components | you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland |
Competent English – When you must have taken your test and how long the test result is valid
| Subclass | Applicant | Validity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of application | |
| Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – Direct Entry pathway | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of application | |
| Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) subclass 188) (Entrepreneur stream) | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation | |
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189)(Points tested stream) | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation | |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation | |
| Skilled Regional (provisional) (subclass 489)(first provisional stream) | Main/primary | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |