- Student visa
- Subclass 500
- Skilled migration
- Points-tested
- Proficient (+10 pts)
- PTE 58/59/69/76
- Superior (+20 pts)
- PTE 69/70/85/88
PTE for Australian skilled migration
For tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the points-tested skilled visa framework uses the PTE Academic minimums below for listening, reading, writing and speaking. Earlier tests have separate thresholds and validity rules. Meeting an English threshold alone does not establish visa eligibility.
| English level | PTE Academic minimum (L / R / W / S) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Competent English | 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 | 0 English-language points |
| Proficient English | 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 | +10 points |
| Superior English | 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 | +20 points |
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- Summarize Group Discussion (SGD, Academic)
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Practice PTE Academic →PTE for the student visa (subclass 500)
When English-test evidence is required for subclass 500, the table below gives overall PTE Academic minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. These are not the per-skill skilled-migration thresholds above.
| Student visa course arrangement | PTE Academic overall minimum |
|---|---|
| Standard requirement | 47 |
| At least 10 weeks of accompanying ELICOS, a standard/extended foundation program, or an eligible pathway program | 39 |
| At least 20 weeks of accompanying ELICOS | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score do I need for Australia PR?+
For tests from 7 August 2025, PTE thresholds in listening/reading/writing/speaking are 47/48/51/54 for Competent, 58/59/69/76 for Proficient and 69/70/85/88 for Superior English. These earn 0, 10 and 20 English-language points respectively in the points-tested framework. Other visa criteria apply; scores alone do not guarantee eligibility or an invitation.
What PTE score is needed for an Australian student visa?+
For tests from 7 August 2025, PTE Academic requires 47 overall; 39 with qualifying 10-week ELICOS, foundation or eligible pathway arrangements; or 31 with qualifying 20-week ELICOS. Check evidence exemptions and course admission requirements separately.
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