What are the English Test Requirements for the 485 Visa?
We will discuss the 485 Subclass English requirements in detail below for different streams of subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.
Subclass 485 Visa English Requirements
(Graduate Work Stream)
IELTS Requirement for Graduate Work Stream:
- Minimum in Reading: 5.0 Bands
- Listening: 5.0 Bands
- Writing: 5.0 Bands
- Speaking: 5.0 Bands
- Overall Requirement: 6.0 Bands
PTE Requirement
The following are the Visa 485 PTE requirements in Graduate Stream for 485 subclass eligibility.
- Minimum in Reading: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Listening: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Writing: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Speaking: 36 PTE Score
- Overall Requirement: 50 PTE Score
TOEFL iBT Requirement
The following are the subclass 485 TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based TEST) requirements in the Graduate Stream.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 4 score
- Minimum in Listening: 4 score
- Minimum in Writing: 14 score
- Minimum in Speaking: 14 score
- Overall TOEFL iBT Requirement: 64 score
OET Requirement
The following are the subclass 485 visa OET (Occupational English Test) requirements in Graduate Stream.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: B score
- Minimum in Listening: B score
- Minimum in Writing: B score
- Minimum in Speaking: B score
Cambridge Requirement
The following are the Visa 485 Cambridge (C1 Advanced Test) requirements in Graduate Stream to become eligible for the 485 subclass Visa.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 154 score
- Minimum in Listening: 154 score
- Minimum in Writing: 154 score
- Minimum in Speaking: 154 PTE Score
- Overall Requirement: 169 score
English Test Requirements
(Post-Study Work Stream)
IELTS Requirement
The following are the Visa 485 IELTS requirements in Post-Study Stream.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 5.0 Bands
- Minimum in Listening: 5.0 Bands
- Minimum in Writing: 5.0 Bands
- Minimum in Speaking: 5.0 Bands
- Overall Requirement: 6.0 Bands
PTE Requirement
The following are the Visa 485 PTE requirements in Post-study Stream required by a subclass 485 applicant.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Listening: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Writing: 36 PTE Score
- Minimum in Speaking: 36 PTE Score
- Overall Requirement: 50 PTE Score
TOEFL iBT Requirement
The following are the 485 Visa TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based TEST) requirements in the Post-Study Stream which a Visa 485 applicant needs to get.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 4 score
- Minimum in Listening: 4 score
- Minimum in Writing: 14 score
- Minimum in Speaking: 14 score
- Overall Requirement: 64 score
OET Requirement
The following are the subclass 485 visa OET (Occupational English Test) requirements in Post-Study Stream which a 485 applicant needs to achieve.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: B score
- Minimum in Listening: B score
- Minimum in Writing: B score
- Minimum in Speaking: B score
Cambridge Requirement
The following are the Visa 485 Cambridge (C1 Advanced Test) requirements in Post-Study Stream.
- Minimum Requirement in Reading: 154 score
- Minimum in Listening: 154 score
- Minimum in Writing: 154 score
- Minimum in Speaking: 154 PTE Score
- Overall Requirement: 169 score
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long is Visa 485 English test valid?
An applicant for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa needs to provide evidence of minimum English scores in prescribed tests which have been explained above. These English tests need to have been given within the last 3 years before the date of the 485 Visa application.
What is the maximum age for a 485 Visa?
An applicant for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa needs to be under 50 Years at the time of the 485 Visa application.
Which countries don’t require an English test for a 485 Visa?
An applicant for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa who is a citizen and holds a valid passport of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland does not need to give an English Language test to prove English proficiency.
For More Information Visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-study-work
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