What is the Australian Immigration IELTS Requirement?

Living and working in Australia – this has been quite popular among Filipinos in the past few years. Working professionals have seen great opportunity for their careers to grow in the different parts of Australia. Students keep on searching online for study programs that will let them experience Australia’s quality education. Though getting a visa can be pretty easy, the number of documents needed to be submitted may take time, not to mention the expenses that go along with it.

Every Australia visa applicant should take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination as one of the requirements to be granted a visa. There are different types of visas that one can apply in Australia. Generally, the IELTS score requirement will depend on the visa and the organization where one is planning to study or work. For example, individuals who are applying to become butchers in Australia needs an overall band score of 6.0 in the General Training module. Students who wish to study post-graduate studies will have to get an overall band score of 7.0 in the Academic Module of the IELTS. Nurses are also required to get an overall band score of 7.0 with no score lower than 7.0 in each subtest in the Academic Module.

The important thing that candidates have to do is to identify what module of the IELTS they need to register to and the score requirement. Most candidates ask their agencies with these matters. What do candidates have to do to hit these score requirements?

Here are some proven and tested tips on how to hit target score for the IELTS examination:

• Come up with a review plan. A lot of candidates suggest reviewing for about three months before taking the real examination. This time is already enough in knowing and learning vital information about the IELTS examination. 


• Read a lot of English materials. This improves vocabulary which is essentially important for all parts of the examination. It is best to read magazines, journals and even newspapers to learn new words the IELTS. Focus more on Australian and British vocabulary that are typically used in the examination. Also, reading practices exercises the individual’s ability to read long passages. 


• Listen to different accents of the English language. In the IELTS examination, commonly used accents are British English and Australian English. Knowing these different accents makes it easier for the candidate to understand listening passages in the examination.


• Find a speaking partner. The speaking test is done in a face-to-face interview. Candidates should learn how to feel comfortable speaking English in front of other people. Moreover, with a speaking partner, candidates will have someone comment on their performance and give suggestions on how they can improve their responses.


• Study grammar. Most candidates may overlook the importance of using correct grammar in both speaking and writing. Confusion in one’s content is often caused by poor sentence construction and the misuse of verb tenses. To avoid such, it is best to review the rules in grammar.


• Find an IELTS review center. When studying alone seems boring, enrolling in an IELTS review center is the best solution. Review centers have mock exams to gauge the student’s progress. This is very significant as this will show how ready the candidate is to take the real test. 

Candidates have to understand that their score requirements will depend on the type of visa and the organization they are applying for. Whatever the score requirement is, it is recommended for every candidate to come prepared for the IELTS examination.