English language requirements- Functional English
Functional English, is required for some different visa categories. To prove you have functional English, you will have to take one of approved English tests or qualify for exemptions.
Below you will find a list of different, approved for immigration tests scores, you must achieve to evidence Functional level of English.
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
| RESULT | IELTS | OET | TOEFL | PTA | CAE | EXEMPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH | An average band score of at least 4.5 for each of the 4 test components | NA | A total band score of at least 32 based on the 4 test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening | An overall band score of at least 30 for each of the 4 test components | An overall band score of at least 147 for each of the four test components | See below* |
Functional English – in the 12 months before you applied for the visa.
| 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 |