English Requirements for 485 Visa

International students applying for Temporary graduate visa 485 will need to show they meet subclass 485 visa English requirements.

Subclass 485 Visa Requirements English

You can satisfy visa 485 English requirement if you are a citizen of, and holds a valid passport issued by:

• United Kingdom;
• United States of America;
• Canada:
• New Zealand; or
• Republic of Ireland

If required, applicants seeking to meet the primary criteria for grant of a visa 485 must provide evidence of English Requirement for as follows:

485 Visa IELTS Requirement

The minimum requirement for IELTS for visa 485 is as follows:

• Overall band score 6.0; and
• Minimum 5.0 each in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

485 Visa PTE Requirement

The minimum requirement for PTE for visa 485 is as follows:

• Overall band score 50; and
• Minimum 36 each in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

485 Visa CAE Requirement

The minimum requirement for CAE for visa 485 is as follows:

• Overall band score 169; and
• Minimum 154 each in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

485 Visa TOEFL iBT Requirement

The minimum requirement for TOEFL iBT for visa 485 is as follows:

• Overall band score 64; and
• 4 in Listening, 4 in Reading, 14 in Speaking and 14 in Writing.

Visa 485 Occupational English Test (OET) Requirement

A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

The maximum time periods in which an English test must be taken is either two years before the application is lodged or two years before a decision is made on the application.

Frequently Asked Questions about 485 Visa English Requirement

Can I apply 485 visa without IELTS?

If you hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries then you don't need IELTS to apply for and be granted subclass 485 visa:

• United Kingdom;
• United States of America;
• Canada:
• New Zealand; or
• Republic of Ireland

Can I apply 485 visa without IELTS due to COVID?

You can apply for 485 visa with IELTS test booking receipt, however you must have the required score before a 485 visa can be granted.

How much PTE score required for 485 visa?

You must score minimum 36 each in listening, reading, writing, speaking; and 50 overall in PTE Academic test.

What is the English requirement for 485 visa?

You must score minimum 5.0 each in listening, reading, writing, speaking; and 6.0 overall in IELTS (General or Academic); or 36 each in listening, reading, writing, speaking; and 50 overall in PTE Academic; or 154 each in listening, reading, writing, speaking; and 169 overall in CAE; or B each in listening, reading, writing, speaking; and B overall in OET; minimum 4 in listening, 4 in reading, 14 in writing, 14 in speaking; and 64 overall in TOEFL iBT.

Which IELTS is required for 485 visa? General or Academic?

You can satisfy English requirement for 485 visa with either IELTS general or IELTS academic.

What is IELTS validity for 485 visa?

IELTS test result is valid for three years for the purposes of 485 visa English requirements.

What is PTE validity for 485 visa?

PTE test result is valid for three years for the purposes of 485 visa English requirements.

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