The English Language tests that are acceptable by the Department of Immigration and the compared score in each test
Which English language tests are accepted by the Department?
The Depaertment oThe Department of Immigration accepts 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)
Applicants should refer to the relevant visa information for specific information.
Alternative test scores benchmarked as against the IELTS band scale
|
English Language |
Test component |
IELTS |
TOEFL |
PTE |
Cambridge English: |
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 |
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 |
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 |