The best way to demonstrate English language proficiency is to provide test results for one of the following tests of English:
Test | Minimum score required |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General or Academic Module | Overall score of 6.5 or more |
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | Overall score of 79 or more |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score of 58 or more |
Cambridge English: First (FCE)
or Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools |
Overall score of 176 or more |
Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade B or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)* |
*A score of Grade B or higher in all four skills is required for the OET as there is no overall grade for this test.
Partners and dependent children above the age of 16 must meet the following requirements for English language requirements:
Test | Minimum score required |
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: First (FCE) or;
Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools |
Overall score of 154 or more |
Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)* |
Partners and dependent children from English speaking backgrounds may not be required to sit a test. Also, partners or dependent children may pre-purchase English language classes if they do not speak English.
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