English language tests — Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam working holidays
Find out which English language test results we accept if you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa from the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
English language test results we accept
- English language test results for residence visas
- English language test results for residence from work
- English language test results for a Dependent Child Resident Visa
- English language test results for a Parent Resident Visa
- English language test results for entrepreneurs and employees relocating to NZ
- English language test results for a Global Impact Work Visa
- English language test results for a China Working Holiday Visa
- English language tests — Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam working holidays
- English language test results for a Peru Working Holiday Visa
- English language test results for an Active Investor Plus Visa
Your test results
Your test results must be no more than 2 years old when we accept your visa application.
Check the table to find out what English language test we accept as proof of your English language ability if you are applying for a:
- Philippines Working Holiday Visa
- Thailand Working Holiday Visa
- Turkey Working Holiday Visa, or
- Vietnam Working Holiday Visa.
| Test | Minimum score you need |
|---|---|
|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General or Academic Module |
Overall band score of 4.5 or more |
|
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) |
Overall score of 32 or more |
|
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
Overall score of 30 or more |
| Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) |
Overall score 147 or more |
|
B2 First for Schools (FCE for Schools) |
Overall score 147 or more |
|
Occupational English Test (OET) |
(OET) Grade C or higher in all four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. You need this score in all 4 skills because there is no overall grade for this test. |