English language test results for a China Working Holiday Visa

Find out which English language test results are acceptable if you are applying for a China Working Holiday Visa.

Your test results

Your result must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply and must be obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre. Tests taken remotely outside of a test centre, such as ‘at home’ tests are not acceptable.

Check Table 1 to find out which test results we accept as proof of your English language ability.

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

In 2023 the International English Language Test System (IELTS) provider introduced a One Skill Retake option for both their Academic and General Training tests. The IELTS One Skill Retake must be completed within 60 days of the original test date.

Cambridge language assessments

The Cambridge English: First (FCE) is now called B2 First.

The Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE) is now called B2 First for Schools.

Table 1: English language test results we accept

Test	Minimum score you need
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS — General or Academic module IELTS — One Skill Retake (OSR)	5.5 overall
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)	46 overall
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	42 overall
Cambridge English B2 First	162 overall
Cambridge English B2 First for Schools	162 overall
Occupational English Test (OET) Paper or computer-based test	Grade C or higher in all 4 skills — listening, reading, writing and speaking. You need this score in all 4 skills because there is no overall grade for this test.