
TOEFL iBT is no longer offering English language tests for Australia
Starting from July 26, 2023, TOEFL iBT, i.e. formerly recognized as an English language test for Australia immigration, is provisionally unavailable for visa purposes until further notice. This key measure comes as a result of momentous amendments made to the test by ETS, the managing organization of TOEFL iBT. These modifications are currently undergoing review by the immigration department of Australia. For applicants wanting to study or work in Australia, meeting English language requirements is typically necessary.
To demonstrate the required level of English skills, applicants must submit an accepted language test result as indispensable proof. However, due to the ongoing review, TOEFL iBT is presently not accepted for visa purposes, and further updates will be provided once the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australia completes its assessment of the changes made to the test.
What if you have already taken the TOEFL iBT test?
If you have already taken the TOEFL iBT test, there is no need to panic. The suspension of the test in Australia only applies to people planning to take the test after July 26, 2023. Your TOEFL iBT scores will stay valid for Australian visa applications as long as they were attained before the specified cut-off date.
English test being accepted at now
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australia accepts scores from the below tests held at a secure test centre for English language visa requirements:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including One Skill Retake (OSR)*
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Cambridge English (CAE) (also known as C1 Advanced)
- Occupational English Test (OET), noting this is a test developed for health professionals
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)^
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