English Requirements for Subclass 485 Visa

International students applying for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa must meet specific English language requirements. Below is an overview of the conditions and test scores needed to satisfy these requirements.

Eligible Passport Holders Exempt from English Test

Applicants holding valid passports from the following countries are exempt from providing evidence of English proficiency:

• United Kingdom
• United States of America
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland

English Test Requirements for Other Applicants

If you are required to meet the English language criteria, you must provide evidence of achieving the necessary scores in one of the approved English language tests.

IELTS Requirements for Visa 485

• Overall Band Score: 6.5
• Minimum Score in Each Component: 5.5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

PTE Academic Requirements for Visa 485

• Overall Score: 57
• Minimum Scores:
  • Listening: 43
  • Reading: 48
  • Speaking: 42
  • Writing: 51

Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Requirements for Visa 485

• Overall Score: 176
• Minimum Score in Each Component: 162 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

TOEFL iBT Requirements for Visa 485

• Overall Score: 83
• Minimum Scores:
  • Listening: 7
  • Reading: 8
  • Speaking: 16
  • Writing: 18

Occupational English Test (OET) Requirements for Visa 485

• A score of B in each test component.

Note: The required score must be achieved within one year prior to the visa application lodgement.

English Requirements for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) Passport Holders

Different thresholds apply for citizens of Hong Kong or British Nationals (Overseas):

IELTS Requirements

• Overall Band Score: 6.0
• Minimum Score in Each Component: 5.0 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

PTE Academic Requirements

• Overall Score: 50
• Minimum Scores: 36 in each of the four components (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing).

CAE Requirements

• Overall Score: 169
• Minimum Score in Each Component: 154 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

TOEFL iBT Requirements

• Overall Score: 64
• Minimum Scores: 4 in Listening, 4 in Reading, 14 in Speaking, 14 in Writing.

OET Requirements

• A score of B for each test component.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I apply for the 485 Visa without IELTS?
Yes, if you hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland, you are exempt from the English test requirement.

What is the minimum PTE score required for the 485 Visa?
You need to achieve a minimum score of 43 in Listening, 48 in Reading, 51 in Writing, 42 in Speaking, and an overall score of 57.

Which IELTS test is required, General or Academic?
Both the General and Academic versions of the IELTS test are accepted for the 485 visa.

What is the validity of IELTS for the 485 Visa?
Your IELTS test result must be obtained within one year prior to the visa lodgement.

What is the validity of PTE for the 485 Visa?
The PTE test result must also be from within one year before the day you lodge your visa application.

Disclaimer

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