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.

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 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.

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)	4.5 overall
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)	32 overall
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	30 overall
Cambridge English B2 First	147 overall
Cambridge English B2 First for Schools	147 overall
Occupational English Test (OET) Paper or computer-based test	(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.