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IELTS for Australia

With accreditation from over 1,000 reputable institutions in Australia, your IELTS test score becomes a powerful asset in helping you get admission to a prestigious college or university.

IELTS is one of the world’s most popular high-stakes English language tests, with over 3.5 million tests taken every year. It’s the English test of choice for educational organisations, professional associations and employers across Australia. There are two versions of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic (for admission purposes) and IELTS General Training (for migration purposes). However, your choice of test should pivot on your intended pursuits.

IELTS One Skill Retake allows applicants aspiring to study in Australia to improve their performance in a specific skill. This eliminates the necessity for a complete re-examination, ensuring a seamless and effective evaluation process.

IELTS band score required for Australia

To study and work in Australia, one must take a language proficiency exam such as IELTS, which is accepted worldwide.

Do you know that your IELTS score can help you with an Australian study visa as well? It is also a plus point for you to get into universities and various jobs. The IELTS is widely recognised in most colleges and universities in Australia. Here is all you need to know about IELTS:

The IELTS exam covers all four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
The overall band score must be more than or equal to 5.5 in all four skills.
A certified declaration of this score is not just accepted in universities but also for the visa application process.

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Minimum IELTS score required to apply for an Australia study visa

The minimum IELTS score required for Australia student visa varies depending on the study level and institution.

Course	Postgraduate
Undergraduate or Diploma	Overall band of 6 or 6.5
Postgraduate	Overall band of 6.5, and each section should have at least 6 bands

Section-wise IELTS score for Australia study and work visa

Visa Type	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
Student Visa (Undergraduate)	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.0
Student Visa (Postgraduate)	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.5 or 7.0

Minimum IELTS requirements of the top universities in Australia

S. No.	University	IELTS score for undergraduate courses*	IELTS score for postgraduate courses*
1.	Australian National University	6.0	6.5
2.	University of Sydney	6.0	6.5
3.	University of Melbourne	6.0	6.5
4.	University of New South Wales	6.0	6.5
5.	Monash University	6.0	6.5
6.	University of Queensland	6.0	6.5
7.	University of Adelaide	6.0	6.5
8.	University of Western Australia	6.0	6.5
9.	University of Technology Sydney	6.0	6.0
10.	Macquarie University	6.0	6.5

*Indicative, please check with the university you are applying to. These scores may vary with the course.

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IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) for Australia is here!

To help you feel confident going into your IELTS test for Australia, we’ve developed IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). IELTS OSR means you can retake one section (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking) within 60 days of your original test date. IELTS OSR is currently available at all computer-delivered IELTS test centres pan India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why IELTS for Australia?

With IELTS, you can be confident you are taking a test that is trusted by institutions and organisations throughout Australia. - With IELTS, you can be confident you are taking a test that is trusted by institutions and organisations throughout Australia. - Accepted by all professional associations in Australia that have set minimum language requirements for professional registration. - For Australian visas, especially student and skilled visas, the Department of Home Affairs IELTS scores are readily accepted. - For professions like nursing, medicine, and teaching, certain professional registration bodies in Australia require IELTS scores. - For those applying for permanent residency in Australia under the General Skilled Migration program, a higher IELTS score can earn additional points, making the visa application process smoother. Unlike many tests that rely on machine evaluation (AI), IELTS includes a face-to-face Speaking test with a trained examiner, which is a more efficient way of evaluating one's speaking skills.

What is the minimum IELTS score required for an Australian student visa?

Australia requires its international students to enhance their English language skills. It is an important part of obtaining an Australian visa. if you are planning to study or work in Australia. You will have to take an IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, and for higher studies and immigration purposes you will require a score of 5.5. You need a minimum score of 6.5 overall for postgraduate and 6.0 for undergraduate. You should keep this in mind when applying for a student visa.

What is the Minimum IELTS score required to work in Australia?

The IELTS test is not just needed to study in Australia but also to work or migrate there. Department of Home Affairs, Australia accepts a minimum IELTS band score of 6. If you have any queries regarding your IELTS exam you can walk into the nearest IDP IELTS branch.