English language test results for an Active Investor Plus Visa
English language test results we accept for Active Investor Plus Visa applications.
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 standard of English
You (the principal applicant) must speak and understand English.
Most of the time we ask you to show this in your application with English language test results.
English language test results for Active Investor Plus applicants
Active Investor Plus applicants can show they can speak and understand English with test results. Check the table to find out which English language test results we accept. If you need test results for your application they must be 2 years old or less at the time you apply.
Test | Minimum score required |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module | Overall score of 5.0 or more |
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | Overall score of 35 or more |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score of 36 or more |
Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) | Overall score of 154 or more |
B2 First for Schools (FCE for Schools) | Overall score of 154 or more |
Occupational English Test (OET) |
(OET) Grade C or higher in all 4 skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. You need a score of Grade C or higher in all 4 skills as there is no overall grade for this test. |