Study in Australia & New Zealand with Your PTE scores
Posted by Neha Sharma on June 12th, 2019
Looks like someone is going to Australia or New Zealand soon! PTE Academic is the right choice if you are planning to study or migrate to Australia or New Zealand. We say that with confidence because well let's look at the reasons!
Not only the universities in Australia & New Zealand accept PTE Academic Scores but so do their immigration departments.
Now, the first question: Why only PTE?
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You can get a discount. If you register for PTE Academic with the PTE Voucher, it will cost you a little less with lots of benefits like mock tests and evaluations.
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It’s a 100% computer-based test. You are supposed to give the whole test with a computer with the help of equipment such as keywords, headphones, etc. Even the evaluation is done through ‘computer’ ie. algorithms & AI.
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It's accepted worldwide in institutions and some workplaces.
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You can give the tests anywhere even if you are in another country
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Pearson sends you to score within 5 days. The fastest results!
All these plus points + send in your scores online from Pearson’s website. All you have to do is login and choose the institution. Your scores will land in New Zealand’s or Australia’s universities and departments!
What does that mean?
One score and you can :
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Apply for all types of visa application In Australia & New Zealand.
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Apply for above than 12000 institutions in Australia.
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Apply for any New Zealand Institute.
The best part? You can directly send your PTE Score to both DHA & INZ from Pearson website while booking the slot.
Don't forget to tick this box (image to be added) while registering for the form if you want to send in your scores to DHA or INZ or both.
DHA is the Australian Department of Home Affairs. INZ stands for Immigration New Zealand.
Make sure to check these boxes if you are applying for Visas.
Wondering what scores do they accept?
Acceptable English language test results for New Zealand:
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Visa Type
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Overall PTE Academic Score
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Skilled Migrant Category and Silver Fern Job Search Visa (Principal applicant)
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58 or above
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Religious workers, and partners and dependent children of Residence from Work applicants
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36 or above
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Dependent Child Resident Visa
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36 or above
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Parent Resident visa
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29 or above in at least two of the four communicative skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
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An overall score of 36 or above
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Entrepreneur and Employees of Relocating Businesses Categories
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29 or above
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Global Impact Work Visa
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58 or above
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China Working Holiday Visa
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42 or above
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Working Holiday Visa applicants from the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
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30 or above
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Peru Working Holiday Visa
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36 or above in Speaking and one other communicative skill area (Listening, Reading, Writing)
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Not familiar with PTE Scores? You might wanna look at : PTE Academic Score Comparison with IELTS and TOEFL.
Acceptable English language test results for Australia:
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English language proficiency level
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Test component
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PTE Academic Score
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Functional
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Overall score
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30
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Vocational
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Listening
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36
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Reading
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36
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Writing
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36
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Speaking
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36
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Competent
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Listening
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50
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Reading
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50
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Writing
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50
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Speaking
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50
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Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas)
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Listening
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65
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Reading
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65
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Writing
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65
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Speaking
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65
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Superior (for points tested Skilled visas)
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Listening
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79
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Reading
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79
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Writing
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79
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Speaking
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79
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NOTE: Please refer to INZ & DHA’s own website to know the current score requirement and be updated as the scores might change. Good luck for the PTE Academic!
