We accept the following English language tests:
Applicants should refer to the relevant visa information for specific information.
Alternative 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 |
Speaking |
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 |
*From 1 January 2015 and only for a Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test taken on or after 1 January 2015.