English language requirements- Vocational English
Vocational English, is required for some different visa categories. To prove you have Vocational 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 Vocational English of English.
VOCATIONAL ENGLISH
| RESULT | IELTS | OET | TOEFL | PTA | CAE | EXEMPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOCATIONAL ENGLISH | At least 5 for each of the 4 test components | At least B for each of the 4 test components | At least 4 for listening, 4 for reading, 14 for writing and 14 for speaking | At least 36 for each of the 4 test components | At least 154 in each of the 4 test 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 |
English language tests and exemptions from testing for applicants:
If 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
Vocational English – in the 3 years 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 |