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 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.
If we have concerns with a home-based test, we may require you to take another test at a test centre.
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. |