English Language Requirement for GSM

If you wish to apply for Skilled Migration, you will need to prove your English language ability by providing an acceptable English Test scores.

• Superior English: gives you 20 points in GSM points test
• Proficient English: gives you 10 points in GSM points test
• Competent English: minimum requirement to apply for GSM and gives you 0 points

Competent English

If you hold a passport from one of the following 5 countries, you can establish competent English without completing an English test:

1. Canada
2. New Zealand
3. United Kingdom
4. United States
5. Ireland

Otherwise, you will need to provide the following score from an acceptable English Test to prove that you have Competent English:

	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	6	6	6	6
TOEFL iBT	12	13	21	18
PTE Academic	50	50	50	50
OET	B	B	B	B
Cambridge (CAE)	169	169	169	169

 

Proficient English

Scores required for Proficient English are:

 

	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	7	7	7	7
TOEFL iBT	24	24	27	23
PTE Academic	65	65	65	65
OET	B	B	B	B
Cambridge (CAE)	185	185	185	185

If you are a native English speaker, you will need to undertake an acceptable English Test to obtain points for proficient English as well.

 

Superior English

Scores required for Superior English are:

	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS	8	8	8	8
TOEFL iBT	28	29	30	26
PTE Academic	79	79	79	79
OET	A	A	A	A
Cambridge (CAE)	200	200	200	200

If you are a native English speaker, you will need to undertake an acceptable English Test to obtain points for Superior English as well.

Acceptable English Tests

The IELTS test is the most common way of evidencing English language ability. Both the Academic or General Training versions are acceptable for migration purpose. However, some skills assessing authorities require applicants to provide the Academic version of IELTS test.

The Occupational English Test (OET) is also accepted as evidence of proficient and superior levels of English. The OET is only appropriate for medical and allied health professionals.

The Pearson Academic Test of English (Pearson PTE) and TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) are now accepted for all skilled subclasses. Most state and territory governments also recognise these tests, as do some skills assessment authorities.

The Cambridge Test of English is also accepted for migration purpose.