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Requisitos de Inglés para Migración Calificada — PTE Academic Australia

Puntuaciones de PTE Academic para migración calificada en Australia. Niveles de puntuación PTE Academic para migración calificada australiana y puntos SkillSelect

PTE Academic delivers computer-based results quickly—appealing for Australian skilled migration applicants on tight EOI deadlines. Competent English maps to L47/R48/W51/S54, Proficient to higher section scores with 10 bonus points, and Superior unlocks 20 bonus points on SkillSelect. PTE Academic score levels for Australian skilled migration and SkillSelect points. Use the visa requirement checker on this page with your latest practice or official section scores before you book another test.

Aceptado para

  • Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Points-tested skilled migration

Por qué es importante planificar la puntuación

Points-tested migration rewards English beyond the minimum: applicants who stop at Competent English leave 10–20 SkillSelect points on the table—often the difference between an invitation and months of waiting. Per-skill minimums matter as much as overall scores; one section below the Competent floor fails the entire English criterion even when your average looks fine.

Requisitos de puntaje para admisión

RequirementMinimumPer-skill targets

Competent English

L47, R48, W51, S54

Listening

47+

Reading

48+

Writing

51+

Speaking

54+

Proficient English — 10 bonus points

L58, R59, W69, S76

Listening

58+

Reading

59+

Writing

69+

Speaking

76+

Superior English — 20 bonus points

L69, R70, W85, S88

Listening

69+

Reading

70+

Writing

85+

Speaking

88+

Errores comunes que debes evitar

  • Using expired test results outside validity windows required by your visa subclass.
  • Preparing only for an overall score when per-skill minimums determine eligibility.
  • Stopping at Competent English when Proficient or Superior would add decisive SkillSelect points.
  • Comparing PTE scores to IELTS bands without using official Home Affairs equivalency tables.

Tu camino de preparación

  1. Confirm your visa subclass and occupation ANZSCO code on the Department of Home Affairs website.
  2. Map PTE section scores to Competent, Proficient, and Superior English levels.
  3. Calculate how many SkillSelect points Proficient or Superior English would add to your EOI profile.
  4. Use the checker on this page to see whether you meet Competent English in every skill.
  5. If you are within one band of Proficient, focus retake prep on your lowest section first.
  6. Re-check Home Affairs English requirements before lodging your Expression of Interest or visa application.

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Competent English

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Improve: listening, reading, writing, speaking (min L47, R48, W51, S54).

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Preguntas frecuentes

What PTE Academic score do I need for Skilled migration?

Competent English: L47, R48, W51, S54; Proficient English — 10 bonus points: L58, R59, W69, S76; Superior English — 20 bonus points: L69, R70, W85, S88. These are planning references—confirm the current official requirement for your occupation and visa subclass before lodging an application.

How many points does better English add on SkillSelect?

Competent English is the baseline for many skilled visas. Proficient English adds 10 points; Superior English adds 20 points. At competitive invitation rounds, those bonus points often determine who receives an invitation to apply.

Should I aim for Competent or Proficient English?

If your total SkillSelect score is near recent invitation cut-offs for your occupation, Proficient or Superior English is often worth a retake. If you are well above cut-offs on age, experience, and qualifications, Competent may suffice—model your points before deciding.

Is PTE Academic accepted for Australian skilled migration?

Yes—PTE Academic is accepted for Australian skilled migration when taken under the correct registration pathway. Map section scores to Competent, Proficient, and Superior English using Home Affairs equivalency tables.

How can I check my current scores against these thresholds?

Use the free visa requirement checker linked on this page. Enter your latest listening, reading, writing, and speaking results from practice or an official test to see per-skill gaps.

When do these requirements change?

Immigration departments update instrument rules, occupation lists, and accepted tests. Re-check the official government page within 30 days of submitting an application or booking a test.

Is this page official immigration advice?

No. This is a planning reference built from publicly cited thresholds. Always confirm current rules on official government immigration websites before applying or booking a test.

Referencia para planificación solamente

Los requisitos varían según el programa, facultad y convocatoria. Siempre confirma las reglas actuales con fuentes oficiales de inmigración o admisiones antes de aplicar.

Data version: australia-visa-2026-06-30