
English Test
For migration purposes in Australia, you can demonstrate your English proficiency by taking one of several approved tests, including IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, OET, or the Cambridge C1 Advanced. The required test and score vary depending on the visa you’re applying for, so it’s essential to choose the right test to meet the specific English language requirements.
English Test Comparison
Proficiency Level |
IELTS |
TOEFL iBT |
PTE Academic |
OET |
Cambridge (CAE) |
Functional
|
4.5
Overall
|
32
Overall
|
30
Overall
|
B |
147
Overall
|
Vocational
|
5.0
Each Module
|
Listening & Reading 4.0
Writing & Speaking 14
|
36
Each Module
|
B |
154
Each Module
|
Competent
|
6.0
Each Module
|
Listening: 12 Reading: 13
Writing: 21 Speaking: 18
|
50
Each Module
|
B |
169
Each Module
|
Proficient
|
7.0
Each Module
|
Listening & Reading: 24
Writing: 27 Speaking: 23
|
65
Each Module
|
B |
185
Each Module
|
Superior
|
8.0
Each Module
|
Listening: 28 Reading: 29
Writing: 30 Speaking: 26
|
79
Each Module
|
A |
200
Each M
odule
|
Functional English
You can also show you have functional English ability by providing evidence of one of the following:
- Completion of a degree, higher degree, diploma or trade certificate that required at least 2 years of study in English medium
- Completion of all years of primary education and at least 3 years of secondary education in English medium; or
- Completion of at least 5 years of secondary education in English medium; or
- Scoring at least 4.5 averaged over the four components of the IELTS test within the 12 months before application, or during processing; or
- Completion in Australia of at least 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study towards a degree, higher degree, diploma, or associate diploma in English medium.
- In some circumstances, functional English can be established via interview or AMEP program.
Competent and Functional English
If you hold a passport from one of the following 5 countries, you can establish Competent English and/or Functional English without completing an English test:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Ireland
For Proficient English or Superior English, you must appear for the English Test.
PRACTICE TEST
Please find below a list of websites where you can find all you need to study by yourself.