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Migration (IMMI 18/015
Commenced 6 June 2018
This instrument repeals the prior IMMI 16/019 and specifies the required levels of English language proficiency applicants must have to meet the criteria for the Subclass 500 (Student) visa.
This item commenced on 6/06/2018
Schedule 1— English language tests and minimum test scores
English language tests |
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Item |
Column 1: Test name |
Column 2: Acronym/ also known as |
Column 3: Minimum test score |
1 |
International English Language Testing system |
IELTS Test |
(a) Overall band score 5.5; or (b) Overall band score 5 if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or (c) Overall band score of 4.5 if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
2 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test |
TOEFL iBT |
(a) 46; or (b) 35, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS ; or (c) 32, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
3 |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test |
Certificate in Advanced English |
(a) 162; or (b) 154, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or (c) 147, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
4 |
Pearson Test of English Academic |
PTE |
(a) 42; or (b) 36, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or (c) 30, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
5 |
Occupational English Test |
OET |
a score of at least B for each test component of the OET. |
Repealed
Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas 2016 - IMMI 16/019
Item repealed on 06 June 2018.