New English Tests Accepted from 23 November
By Mark Webster
Monday, 24 November 2014 |
Required Scores
The score required for each band will depend on the level of English you are seeking to establish - you can view the required scores on our previous article on the changes to English language requirements.Test Validity
- Test results are valid for 3 years - you must lodge your visa application within 3 years of undertaking the test.
- If you have done a test prior to 23 November, you can still use the test result, so long as it is less than 3 years old at the date of application.
- The changes do not affect applications lodged prior to 23 November 2014.
Visas Affected
The changes affect most skilled visa types, including:- General Skilled Migration
- Graduate Temporary Subclass 485
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS)
- Business Migration