English language requirements- Proficient English
Proficient English, is required for some different visa categories. To prove you have Proficient 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 Proficient English.
| RESULT | IELTS | OET | TOEFL | PTA | CAE | EXEMPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficient English | At least 7 for each of the 4 components | At least B for each of the 4 components | At least 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking | At least 65 for each of the 4 test components | At least 185 in each of the 4 test components | NA |
| 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 |