Foreign professionals who are willing to apply for Australia PR must take an English language proficiency test. You are allowed to choose to take any language proficiency tests like PTE, IELTS, and TOEFL. PTE, or Pearson Test of English Academic, is a computer-based test that examines a candidate’s ability of reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills in English. However, you need to take the PTE academic exam and not the PTE core to apply for Australia PR. Applicants will receive the results within 48 hours of taking the exam. The duration of the test is 2 hours. The fee of the PTE academic for Australia PR is AUD 445.
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How much of a PTE score is required for Australia PR?
Candidates are required to showcase their English language proficiency to apply for Australian permanent residency. The table below has the PTE score that is needed for Australia PR based on the type of visa subclass:
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Different types of visa |
Minimum PTE Score required for Australia Permanent Residency |
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More than 65 points |
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More than 65 points |
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Partner Visa |
More than 50 points |
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General Skilled Migration (GSM) |
More than 50 points for competent candidates, More than 65 points for proficient candidates, More than 79 points for superior candidates |
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How to improve the PTE score in Australia?
The following are some tips to improve PTE score in Australia:
- Try to start the preparation before 4-6 weeks for better results.
- Try to practice more mock tests to boost your confidence.
- Try to build vocabulary for writing and speech.
- Try to practice typing speed, as the PTE is a computer-based test.
- Try to practice proper pronunciation with proper intonation for better results.
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