English language test results for a Parent Resident Visa

Find out which English language test results are acceptable if you are applying for a Parent Resident Visa.

English language test results we accept

Your results

Test results must be no more than 2 years old at the time your application is lodged.

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

Test Minimum score you need

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General or Academic Module

Your test results can be:

  • an overall score of 5.0 or more, or
  • 4.0 or more in at least 2 of the 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)

Your test results can be:

  • an overall score of 35 or more, or
  • at least 2 of the following skill scores:
    • listening – 2 or more
    • reading – 2 or more
    • writing – 11 or more
    • speaking – 11 or more.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

Your test results can be:

  • an overall score of 36 or more, or
  • at least 29 or more in at least 2 of the 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Cambridge English B2 First (FCE)

Your test results can be:

  • an overall score of 154 or more, or
  • 142 or more in at least 2 of the 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

B2 First for Schools (FCE for Schools)

Your test results can be:

  • an overall score of 154 or more, or
  • 142 or more in at least 2 of the 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Occupational English Test (OET)
Paper or Computer Based Test

Your test results can be:

  • (OET) Grade D or higher in at least 2 of the 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking, or
  • (OET) Grade C or higher in all 4 skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.