English language visa requirements​​​​​​​

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To be eligible to study or work in Australia, individuals typically have to meet certain English language requirements.

To determine what level of proficiency is required and what evidence needs to be provided, it is recommended to check the eligibility page for the specific visa subclass being applied for.

The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection recognizes scores from several standardized English language tests taken at authorized testing centers for visa requirements.​​​​​​​

See what evidence you need to provide for:

IELTS Test

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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized test that measures the language proficiency of non-native English speakers. The test assesses reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and is widely accepted for study and work purposes in English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

The IELTS test is divided into two versions: the Academic version, which is intended for individuals who want to pursue higher education or professional registration, and the General Training version, which is intended for individuals who want to migrate to an English-speaking country or who need to demonstrate their English proficiency for work or other purposes.
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The test is scored on a 9-band scale, with scores ranging from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user). The scores are intended to be a measure of language proficiency, not intelligence or education level.
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IELTS test is widely accepted as a evidence of English language proficiency and it's administrated by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment Englis

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PTE (Pearson Test of English) is another standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is an computer-based test that assesses reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and is widely accepted for study and work purposes in English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

The PTE test is divided into three parts: speaking and writing, listening, and reading. The speaking and writing section assesses the ability to speak and write in English, the listening section tests the ability to understand spoken English, and the reading section assesses the ability to read and comprehend written English.
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The test is scored on a 10-90 scale, with scores ranging from 10 (non-user) to 90 (expert user). The scores are intended to be a measure of language proficiency, not intelligence or education level.
PTE test is widely accepted as a evidence of English language proficiency and it's administrated by Pearson, the British-based education and media company.

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is another standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is widely accepted for study and work purposes in English-speaking countries, including the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

The TOEFL test is divided into four parts: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The reading section assesses the ability to read and comprehend written English, the listening section tests the ability to understand spoken English, the speaking section assesses the ability to speak in English, and the writing section assesses the ability to write in English.

The test is scored on a 0-120 scale, with scores ranging from 0 to 120. Each of the four sections is scored separately, and the scores are then combined to produce a total score. The scores are intended to be a measure of language proficiency, not intelligence or education level.
TOEFL test is widely accepted as a evidence of English language proficiency and it's administrated by ETS (Educational Testing Service).

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CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) is an international English language examination developed by Cambridge Assessment English, a department of the University of Cambridge. It is a high-level test that assesses the ability to use English for academic and professional purposes.

The CAE test is divided into four parts: reading and use of English, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and use of English section assesses the ability to read and understand a variety of texts, the writing section tests the ability to write a clear and detailed text in English, the listening section assesses the ability to understand spoken English and the speaking section assesses the ability to express oneself fluently and accurately in English.

The test is scored on a scale from A to E, where A is the highest and E is the lowest. Each of the four parts is scored separately. Candidates receive a certificate showing their level of proficiency, which is recognized by educational institutions, employers and governments around the world.
CAE test is widely accepted as a evidence of English language proficiency and it's administrated by Cambridge Assessment English.

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OET (Occupational English Test) is a specialized English language test designed for healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and dentists. It is developed by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment and is widely accepted for registration and visa purposes in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

The OET test is divided into four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening and reading and writing and speaking sections assess the ability to understand spoken English,written English, write in English and to speak in a healthcare context.

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