English Language Test Scores for Skilled Migration

If you are applying for Skilled Migration, you will need to provide evidence of your English language ability. The required level of English depends on the visa subclass you are applying for and there are 4 different levels of English which may be relevant:

  • Superior English: 20 points in GSM points test
  • Proficient English: 10 points in GSM points test
  • Competent English: threshold requirement for General Skilled Migration and ENS and RSMS
  • Vocational English: previously important for General Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas
  • Functional English: for secondary applicants seeking to avoid paying the English Language Charge
C1 AdvanceCELPIP GeneralIELTS AcademicIELTS General TrainingLANGUAGECERT AcademicMETOETPTE AcademicTOEFL IBT
VocationalListening5554149220338
Reading5554447240368
Writing5554545200299
Speaking55554382702414
CompetentListening16376657552904716
Reading16376660553104816
Writing17076664572905119
Speaking17976670483305419
ProficientListening17597767612505822
Reading17987771633605922
Writing193107778743806926
Speaking19487782593607624
SuperiorListening1861088803906926
Reading1901088834007027
Writing2101288894208530
Speaking2081088894008828