On 7 August 2025, the English  language tests approved for Australian visa purposes changed. If you took a  test before this date, your result may still be valid as proof of vocational English for up to 3 years, depending on the visa subclass.
To prove you have vocational English, show us evidence of one of the following:
-  
      You are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, one of the following countries:  
      - Canada
- New Zealand
- The Republic of Ireland
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- The United States of America
 
- 
      You achieved one of the test scores in Table 1 or Table 2 in the 3 years before your visa application, depending on the visa subclass.
 
 
      
         Table 1 - Vocational English approved tests and scores taken on or after 7 August 2025
      | Test | Scores | 
|---|
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General) | In each of the 4 test components, at least  
                     5 for listening 
                     5 for reading 
                     5 for writing 
                     5 for speaking
 | 
| 
               International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) 
 The department accepts IELTS test results that include 
               One Skill Retake (OSR) for eligible visas. To find out if you are eligible, check the relevant 
               visa page.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     5 for listening 
                     5 for reading 
                     5 for writing 
                     5 for speaking
 | 
| 
               International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training) 
 The department accepts IELTS test results that include 
               One Skill Retake (OSR) for eligible visas. To find out if you are eligible, check the relevant 
               visa page.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:  
                     5 for listening 
                     5 for reading 
                     5 for writing 
                     5 for speaking
 | 
|  
                  Michigan English Test (MET) The department accepts MET test results that include 
                  Single Section Retake (SSR) for eligible visas. To find out if you are eligible, check the relevant 
                  visa page. | In each of the 4 test components, at least: 
  
                     49 for listening 
                     47 for reading 
                     45 for writing 
                     38 for speaking
 | 
|  
               Occupational English Test (OET) 
 This test is developed for health professionals. The OET scoring format was previously alphabetical and changed to numerical on 7 August 2025.
 
 OET does not currently provide 
               overall test results on test score reports. However, you can get your overall OET score results by contacting 
               OET.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     220 for listening 
                     240 for reading 
                     200 for writing 
                     270 for speaking
 | 
| 
               LANGUAGECERT Academic Test (LANGUGECERT Academic) 
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     41 for listening 
                     44 for reading 
                     45 for writing 
                     54 for speaking
 | 
| 
               Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 
 PTE Academic has the same name as the previous version of the test that was accepted before 7 August 2025. However, the test and scores are different.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     33 for listening 
                     36 for reading 
                     29 for writing 
                     24 for speaking
 | 
| 
               Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) 
 From 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024, the TOEFL iBT test was not approved for Australian visa purposes.
 
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     8 for listening 
                     8 for reading 
                     9 for writing 
                     14 for speaking
 | 
   
   
   
 
      Table 2 - Vocational English approved tests and scores taken 
          on or before 6 August 2025*
      | Test | Scores | 
|---|
| 
               Cambridge C1 Advanced Test (C1 Advanced) 
 Previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
 
 From 
               12 February 2024 to 
               6 August 2025, the department will only accept results from the Cambridge C1 Advanced paper-based test.
 
 The department will still accept tests taken before 
               12 February 2024 and within specified validity periods, for C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     154 for listening 
                     154 for reading 
                     154 for writing 
                     154 for speaking
 | 
| 
               International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training) 
 From 
               14 December 2022, the department accepts IELTS test results that include 
               One Skill Retake (OSR) for eligible visas. To find out if you are eligible, check the relevant 
               visa page.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     5 for listening 
                     5 for reading 
                     5 for writing 
                     5 for speaking
 | 
|   
                  Occupational English Test (OET)   This test is developed for health professionals. The OET scoring format was previously alphabetical and changed to numerical on 7 August 2025.  OET does not currently provide 
                   overall test results on test score reports. However, you can get your overall OET score results by contacting 
                   OET. | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     B for listening 
                     B for reading 
                     B for writing 
                     B for speaking
 | 
|  
               Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 
 PTE Academic has the same name as the test available from 7 August 2025, however, the test and scores are different.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     36 for listening 
                     36 for reading 
                     36 for writing 
                     36 for speaking
 | 
|  
               Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) 
 From 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024, the TOEFL iBT test was not approved for Australian visa purposes.
 | In each of the 4 test components, at least:   
                     4 for listening 
                     4 for reading 
                     14 for writing
                     14 for speaking
 | 
 
   * Test results from a test taken on or before 6 August 2025, may be used as evidence of English proficiency for visa purposes until  6 August 2028, inclusive. This will depend on the visa.Some visas will allow you to submit other forms of evidence. Check the relevant 
   visa pages to find out.
Online test restrictions
The department does 
   not accept evidence from English language tests that are delivered completely online (also known as ‘remote-proctored’ or ‘at-home’).
Examples of online tests that we 
   do not accept for Australian visa purposes include:
- CELPIP Online
 
- IELTS Online
- LANGUAGECERT Academic Online
 
- MET Digital (taken at-home)
 
- OET@Home
 
- TOEFL iBT - Home Edition