English Language Requirements
When it comes to English Language Ability, the Department of Home Affairs accept the following English language tests:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Occupational English Test (OET)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English).
Test scores benchmarked as against the IELTS bandscale
English Language proficiency level |
Test component | IELTS | TOEFL iBT |
PTE Academic |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)* |
OET |
Functional | Average/total/overall across test components only | 4.5 | 32 | 30 | 147 | n/a |
Vocational | Listening | 5.0 | 4 | 36 | 154 | B |
Reading | 5.0 | 4 | 36 | 154 | B | |
Writing | 5.0 | 14 | 36 | 154 | B | |
Spea king | 5.0 | 14 | 36 | 154 | B | |
Competent | Listening | 6.0 | 12 | 50 | 169 | B |
Reading | 6.0 | 13 | 50 | 169 | B | |
Writing | 6.0 | 21 | 50 | 169 | B | |
Speaking | 6.0 | 18 | 50 | 169 | B | |
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas) |
Listening | 7.0 | 24 | 65 | 185 | B |
Reading | 7.0 | 24 | 65 | 185 | B | |
Writing | 7.0 | 27 | 65 | 185 | B | |
Speaking | 7.0 | 23 | 65 | 185 | B | |
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas) |
Listening | 8.0 | 28 | 79 | 200 | A |
Reading | 8.0 | 29 | 79 | 200 | A | |
Writing | 8.0 | 30 | 79 | 200 | A | |
Speaking | 8.0 | 26 | 79 | 200 | A |
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