TOEFL iBT Test Score valid for Australian Visa from May 5

The new development will help the Indian aspirants looking to migrate to Australia. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test is now shorter, faster and more efficient for test takers. 

ETS, the conducting body of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), announced that effective from May 5, 2024, TOEFL iBT score will be recognized as valid for all Australian visa purposes.

TOEFL iBT, is the most widely accepted test of academic English proficiency and continues to be accepted by 100% of Australian universities and over 12,500 institutions worldwide across 160 countries.

The latest development will help the aspirants who seek to study, work and migrate to Australia as they will be able to demonstrate their English skills through the TOEFL iBT test.

While commenting on this, Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India & South Asia, said, “At ETS, we are committed to facilitating global higher education and mobility through our world-class assessments. Australia remains the preferred choice for Indian students and working professionals, with over 120,000 Indian students studying in Australia last year. Further, with 9 Australian universities amongst the top 100 global universities as per the latest QS World University Rankings, Australia offers world class higher education and post study work opportunities.”

He added, “With the recognition of TOEFL iBT test, ETS will support learners seeking educational opportunities in Australia, as well as skilled workers, through TOEFL iBT, the world’s most widely accepted English proficiency test."

Nishidar Borra, President, the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) & Managing Director - Atlas Education said, “The acceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for Australian visas is a significant affirmation of the test’s rigor and relevance. It reassures students and professionals aiming for life in Australia that their language skills will be assessed by one of the world’s most widely recognized and respected tests. This decision is testimony to the standing of TOEFL iBT as a critical tool for academic and professional advancement around the world.”

This announcement followed a standard review process by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) after changes were made to the test last year.

After successfully passing this comprehensive review, the enhanced TOEFL iBT is set to continue its role as a trusted measure of English proficiency for diverse visa applicants. Applicants who have taken the TOEFL iBT test from May 5, 2024, onward, can submit their scores as part of their Australian visa application.

TOEFL iBT test is now shorter, faster and more efficient for test takers. The test takers get unofficial scores for the Listening and Reading sections, helping them plan their next steps promptly. Moreover, TOEFL allows unlimited score reporting at no additional expense, expanding opportunities without added financial strain.

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