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Speaking English


Employers will require that you understand and speak English. The standard of English demanded by most employers is much higher than the qualifying International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score required for permanent residence. The more skilled your job, the better your English will need to be.

 

Consequently, even if you have scored 6.5 or higher in the IELTS, there is much to be gained from continuing to improve your skills in spoken and written English. A wide range of English language courses is available at all levels. See Education: Distance Learning & ESOL.


Page Last Updated: 17 Dec 2006