ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS for 482 VISA TSS
English language tests and exemptions from testing for applicants:
- holding valid passports for certain countries
who have completed 5 years full time study at secondary education or higher education level where the instruction conducted in English
nominated by an SBS sponsor in relation to an occupation that will be performed at a diplomatic or consular mission of another country or Office od Authorities of Taiwan located in Australia
nominated in an occupation that requires occupational licensing, registration or membership to perform the occupation and was required to demonstrate proficiency in English
employed by a company operating an established business overseas and nominated by an SBS sponsor of that company or an associated entity of that company and who is paid at least $96,400 pa
The applicants must have achieved the test results required in the approved test on the test day in a single attempt at the test - The test must not be more than 3 years old on the day on which the applicant provided the evidence of the test
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 | The part-time equivalent of 1 year of full-time study towards an award you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland
| ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
Proficient English | At least 7 for each of the 4 test components | At least B for each of the 4 test 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 | ||||||||||
Superior English | At least 8 for each of the 4 test components | At least A for each of the 4 test components | At least 28 for listening, 29 for reading, 30 for writing and 26 for speaking | At least 79 for each of the 4 test components | At least 200 in each of the 4 test components | NA |
TSS 482 visa english requirments
RESULT | IELTS | OET | TOEFL | PTA | CAE | EXEMPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
482 TSS visa – Short stream | IELTS overall average score of 5, with a minimum score of at least 4.5 in each band; | OET this is a test for medical and allied health professionals. A “B pass” is required for all 4 components of the OET; | TOEFL iBT: total band score of 35, with at least 3 in Listening and Reading and at least 12 in Speaking and Writing; | PTE (Academic): Average band score of 36, with minimum of 30 in each band | CAE Advanced: Average band score of 154, with minimum of 147 in each band. | NA |
482 TSS visa – Medium / Long stream | IELTS at least 5.0 in each test component | OET at least B for each test component | TOEFL at least 35 overall and at least 4 in each test component | PTE at least 36 in each test component | CAE at least 154 in each test component | NA |
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 | NA |
Proficient English | At least 7 for each of the 4 test components | At least B for each of the 4 test 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 |
Superior English | At least 8 for each of the 4 test components | At least A for each of the 4 test components | At least 28 for listening, 29 for reading, 30 for writing and 26 for speaking | At least 79 for each of the 4 test components | At least 200 in each of the 4 test components | NA |
Functional English – in the 12 months before you applied for the visa.
Vocational English – in the 3 years before you applied for the visa.
Competent English – When you must have taken your test and how long the test result is valid
Subclass | Applicant | When to provide | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | Main/primary | By time of application | 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 | By time of application | 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 | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Independent (subclass 189)(Points tested stream) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Regional (provisional) (subclass 489)(first provisional stream) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
For the subclasses 189, 190 and 489 if you are claiming partner points then your partner must also have Competent English at time of invitation.
Proficient English – To prove you have Proficient English, show evidence that in the 3 years before you apply for the visa.
Superior English – To prove you have Superior English, show evidence that in the 3 years before you apply for the visa.
When to provide proof
When you must have taken your test and how long the test result is valid
Subclass | Applicant | When to provide | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) | Main/primary | By time of application | 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 | By time of application | 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 | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Independent (subclass 189)(Points tested stream) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
Skilled Regional (provisional) (subclass 489)(first provisional stream) | Main/primary | By time of invitation | Test cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation |
For the subclasses 189, 190 and 489 if you are claiming partner points then your partner must also have Competent English at time of invitation.
RELATED PAGES
SOURCES
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482/sufficient-english