Booklet 6 - Department of Immigration & Citizenship

General Skilled
Part 2: Categories
English proficiency testing
Medical costs
Other costs
To be awarded maximum points for your English skills you will need to submit
the results of an IELTS test in which you scored at least 7 points for each of the
4 components – ‘proficient’ English.
OET test results can also be provided. Health professionals require an Occupational
English Test (OET) as part of their skills assessment process. Check the department’s
website www.immi.gov.au/skilled/ for information on the OET score that is accepted as
being equivalent to ‘proficient’ English.
To be assessed as having ‘competent English’ if you are not the holder of a specified
passport you will need to submit the results of an IELTS test in which you scored at least
6 points for each of the 4 components or an equivalent result in an OET test.
Both IELTS and the OET impose charges for conducting these tests. Further information
on IELTS and the OET is available on their websites www.ielts.org (IELTS) or
www.oet.com.au (OET).
For further information on English language requirements and specified passport holders
see page 24.
You and members of your family may be required to undergo a medical and x-ray
examination. The cost of the examination is a matter between you and the doctor
undertaking the examination.
You should also be prepared to pay other costs associated with your application, such
as those required to obtain a character clearance (see page 34) from authorities in your
country, and the cost of certified translations of some documents.
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Important: This information is only for clients who applied for Skilled – Independent (subclass 175),
Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176) or Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) before 1 July 2011.