Recent Changes in the English Language Proficiency Test Score for Australian Immigration

English Language Proficiency Test Score report, an essential document required during the process of Australian Immigration. The English language proficiency report implements candidates' command over the English language, as a crucial aspect while immigration.

 Settling abroad always demands one’s understanding of the native language, as it helps in understanding a migrant country’s culture and its people. Australian immigration is an effortless and smooth process, making it the most immigrant-friendly nation across the globe. The Australian immigration department of Home Affairs accepts applications based on certain factors such as 65 points on the point assessment grid, skill assessment, English language proficiency test score and selected occupation on the Australian Occupation List.

English language proficiency test score threshold has recently increased for Competent, Proficient and Superior level required for Australian immigration, effective from August 7, 2025.

Australian Immigration will now accept an updated version of the English language test score applicable for applicants applying on or after August 7, 2025. However, the changes will not affect the test scores taken before August 6, 2025, and even the results may be valid for up to 3 years.

 Introduction of New Tests

The Australian Immigration department has also introduced some of the tests which will now be applicable for the immigration process. These are:

●    Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General)

●    LANGUAGECERT Academic Test

●    Michigan English Test

These tests will be an addition to the previously accepted test scores, such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, OET, and PTE Academic. These tests also have their minimum requirements on Competent, Proficient, and Superior levels such as:

 ❖  Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General)

❖  LANGUAGECERT Academic Test

 ❖  Michigan English Test

 Changes in the Existing Test Score

Changes has been brought in the previous test score

 ❖  Cambridge C1 Advanced Test (C1 Advanced)

Competent level

 Proficient level

 Superior level

 ❖  Occupational English Test (OET)

Competent level

 Proficient level

 Superior level

 ❖  Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

Competent level

 Proficient level

 Superior level

 ❖  Test of English as a Foreign Language internet- Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

Competent level

 Proficient level

 Superior level

 Important Note: Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted before August 6,2025 will not get affected by these changes.

 Online Test Restrictions

The Australian immigration department will not accept complete online test scores also known as remote-proctored or at-home. Some of the online tests that are not accepted for complete online test:

●        CELPIP Online

●        IELTS Online

●        LANGUAGECERT Academic Online

●        MET Digital (taken at-home)

●        OET@Home

●        TOEFL iBT – Home Edition

Australian immigration has drawn some of the changes essential, benefitting both immigration department and the immigrants.