Is English proficiency required for a Subclass 494 visa?

Yes, English proficiency is required for a Subclass 494 visa. Individuals applying for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa must demonstrate English proficiency. To be eligible for a Subclass 494 visa, you must score a minimum IELTS score of 6 in all four testing sections (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). English proficiency is one of the Subclass 494 visa requirements as it testifies that the visa holder is proficient in English and can easily communicate and be involved in the Australian community.
 

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What are the English language requirements for a 494 visa?

To apply for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, applicants must score a minimum IELTS score of 6 in each testing section (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). Australia also accepts other English language tests such as PTE, OET, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English (C1 Advanced). To be eligible for a 494 visa, individuals must demonstrate competency in English language skills.

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Which English tests are accepted for a Subclass 494 visa?

For a Subclass 494 visa, individuals must submit proof of English language proficiency.

The table below has the list of English tests that are accepted for a 494 visa in Australia:

Test	Score​​​
IELTS (Academic or General Training​)	A minimum score of 6 in all 4 testing components
TOEFL iBT	A minimum of 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing, and 18 for speaking
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	A minimum score of 50 in all 4 components
Occupational English Test (OET)	At least B in all the 4 components
​Cambridge C1 Advanced test	A minimum score of 169 in each of the 4 components

 

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