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.
Your English language test results
Your English language test result must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply.
Check Table 1 to find out which test results we accept as proof of your English language ability.
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.
| Test | Minimum score you need |
|---|---|
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS): |
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| Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) |
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| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
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| Cambridge English B2 First |
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| Cambridge English B2 First for Schools |
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| Occupational English Test (OET) Paper or computer-based test |
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Other ways to show English proficiency
Instead of taking an English language test, you can meet our English language requirements by:
- proving you have an English-speaking background that is at the level needed for your visa
- purchasing English language lessons as part of your visa application.