Question 1

Functional English

Accepted Answer

If your visa application requires you to show you have Functional English, you need to have an overall IELTS score of 4.5. Not sure what this means? Read our explanation of IELTS band scores. IELTS can help you achieve this score with free support tools.
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Just remember, this is guide only. The IELTS score you require will depend on which visa you need when moving to Australia. Find out what IELTS score you need at the Department of Home Affairs. Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your university, workplace or Australian Government in order to understand the level of skill you need to demonstrate, and which version of IELTS you need.

Question 2

Vocational English

Accepted Answer

If your visa application requires you to show you have Vocational English, you need to have at least an IELTS score of 5.0 in each of the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing). Not sure what this means? Read our explanation of IELTS band scores. IELTS can help you achieve this score with free support tools.
Access IELTS support tools

Just remember, this is guide only. The IELTS score you require will depend on which visa you need when moving to Australia. Find out what IELTS score you need at the Department of Home Affairs. Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your university, workplace or Australian Government in order to understand the level of skill you need to demonstrate, and which version of IELTS you need.

Question 3

Competent English

Accepted Answer

If your visa application requires you to show you have Functional English, you need to have an overall IELTS score of 6.0. Not sure what this means? Read our explanation of IELTS band scores. IELTS can help you achieve this score with free support tools.
Access IELTS support tools

Just remember, this is guide only. The IELTS score you require will depend on which visa you need when moving to Australia. Find out what IELTS score you need at the Department of Home Affairs. Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your university, workplace or Australian Government in order to understand the level of skill you need to demonstrate, and which version of IELTS you need.

Question 4

Proficient English

Accepted Answer

If your visa application requires you to show you have Functional English, you need to have an overall IELTS score of 7.0. Not sure what this means? Read our explanation of IELTS band scores. IELTS can help you achieve this score with free support tools.
Access IELTS support tools

Just remember, this is guide only. The IELTS score you require will depend on which visa you need when moving to Australia. Find out what IELTS score you need at the Department of Home Affairs. Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your university, workplace or Australian Government in order to understand the level of skill you need to demonstrate, and which version of IELTS you need.

Question 5

Superior English

Accepted Answer

If your visa application requires you to show you have Functional English, you need to have an overall IELTS score of 8.0. Not sure what this means? Read our explanation of IELTS band scores. IELTS can help you achieve this score with free support tools.
Access IELTS support tools

Just remember, this is guide only. The IELTS score you require will depend on which visa you need when moving to Australia. Find out what IELTS score you need at the Department of Home Affairs. Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your university, workplace or Australian Government in order to understand the level of skill you need to demonstrate, and which version of IELTS you need.

New English language rules for Australian partner visas

IELTS scores required for permanent residency and other Australian immigration visas below

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New English language rules for Australian partner visas

IELTS scores required for permanent residency and other Australian immigration visas below