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.

RESULTIELTSOETTOEFLPTACAEEXEMPTION
Proficient EnglishAt least 7 for each of the 4 componentsAt least B for each of the 4 componentsAt least 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speakingAt least 65 for each of the 4 test components​​​​At least 185 in each of the 4 test components​NA
SubclassApplicantValidity
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)Main/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of application
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – Direct Entry pathwayMain/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of application
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) subclass 188) (Entrepreneur stream)Main/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation
Skilled Independent (subclass 189)(Points tested stream)Main/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)Main/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation
Skilled Regional (provisional) (subclass 489)(first provisional stream)Main/primaryTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation

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