NEW ENGLISH REQUIREMENT - AUSTRALIAN GRADUATE VISA - SC 485

Temporary Graduate (sc 485) English language score increase

The Department has circulated a document to Education Providers that advises of changes to English language requirements applicable for Temporary Graduate (sc 485) visa. The changes apply to all Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The document states the following:
 

• The minimum score required increases from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening)

• The test validity window for all Temporary Graduate visa applications decreases from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.

• Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increases minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remains at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening)

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