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The IELTS scores explained |
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| Band 9: Expert user: | One has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. |
| Band 8: Very good user: | One has fully operational command of the language with only occasional Un-systematic inaccuracies and. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. |
| Band 7: Good user: | One has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. |
| Band 6: Competent user: | One has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. |
| Band 5: Modest user: | One has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. |
| Band 4: Limited user: | Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Have frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. |
| Source: IELTS. | |
Exemptions to the English language test include:
- The applicant is a passport holder from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America.
- The nominated occupation does not require a level of English language proficiency for grant of registration, licence or membership, and the applicant’s nominated occupation is within the highly skilled major groups 1-3 of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), comprising managers, administrators, professionals and associate professionals.
- The applicant’s nominated occupation does not require a level of English language proficiency for grant of registration, licence or membership, and they have completed at least five years of continuous full time study in a secondary and/or higher education institution where instruction was conducted in English.





savanah
hi there
please advise if the Subclass 189 (skilled independent – permanent) visa requires an applicant to write the academic test or general training test. Vetassess was the assessing authority however they did not stipulate the IELTS requirements. it is for an Internal Auditor applicant
please advise
kind regards
savanah
dilipn
Hello Savanah,
For the GSM application you need to write only general IELTS test. You need to understand that internal auditor is not available on SOL 1 . In this case you are eligible to lodge for limited subclass of visas.
with regards
Dilip Nooney
Keri
Hi there
My husband is a geologist from South Africa with a german passport. Will he need to do an IELTS test? He did one 3 years ago and high proficiency of english but it is probably invalid now?
dilipn
Hello Keri,
Kindly send me the exact date of that IELTS result. as per the new rule the IELTS is currently valid for 3 years.
with regards
Dilip
Rajive
IELTS Certificate is valid up to TWO YEARS only
Judi
Hello,
If I will not put an ielts result when I lodge my eoi, is there any chance of getting an invitation in order to process visa (189)? I did not yet take any ielts exam.
Appreciate your kind advice.
Judi
dilipn
Hello Judi,
I think you have not understood the EOI process. I think you need to take services of a registered agent to get your EOI processed.
with regards
Dilip Nooney
shafi
Hi Dilip
I am looking forward to apply for Australian PR this year. I had given my IELTS last month .Could you please let me know how will you assist in further PR process.
SEBASTIN JOSEPH
I recently got my ielts results and i scored L=8.5 R=7.5 =6.5 =7.5. My age is 42yrs and can i apply for visa for australia under points system. please reply i shall be greatful to you.
thanks
ashok rama raju
hi sir,
iam trying for PR to australia. so i have to prepare ielts. which one i have to prepare. and whats the minimum score i have to get to qualify.
Ashok rama raju
Hello Dilip sir,
This is ashok rama raju. actually i want to knoe the details about a migration agent. Recently i got a call from Visassimply. they told me for migration they will charge 1.4Lac. so i paid half amount to them. i got ur details from anusha lella. so i want to know that they trusted migration agents or not. this is the website address. http://www.visassimply.com. so please inform me as soon as possible.
nisha
i completed my MPhil in social work and rite now i am doing phd in social work . i want to know that i have to go for ietls general for Australia immigration.
menaka
this is menaka , i got my ACS positive on
this february 2013, but my IELTS score is r-5.5, l-6.5, w-6, s-6, overal 6, system analyst with 6 yrs experience. is there chances to get into EOI. i wrote 3 times IELTS. can u give me the best advice.