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PTE Exam for Australian PR (Permanent Residency)

If you plan to migrate to Australia and wish to stay here permanently, you would need an English proficiency test to apply for PR (Permanent Residency). One way to get a certification is through the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). Although the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has been the most popular option for a long time, many prefer to take the PTE Exam these days for Australian PR (Permanent Visa).

The Home Affairs of Australia currently does not accept TOEFL iBT – Special Home Edition, IELTS indicator, and OET@Home. With that, PTE is the best option. It is also preferable because it can be used for an unlimited number of purposes, including admission to universities and immigration requirements not just in Australia but also in New Zealand.

Available all year round, PTE exam is computer-based with 4 modules: PTE Listening, PTE Reading, PTE Writing, and Speaking (together). The results can be obtained in just 5 – 7 working days and sometimes within 24hours.

How Much PTE Score Is Required for Australia?

When a candidate takes the PTE test for Australian immigration, one needs to achieve a minimum PTE score. There are different visa options to gain permanent residency (PR) status in Australia that varies depending on the different visa categories below:

  • Functional English: Those who belong to this group need to prove that they took the PTE test in the last 12 months of applying for a visa. Required PTE Academic Score: 30
  • Vocational English: Those who belong to this group need to prove that they took the PTE test in the last 3 years of applying for a visa. Required PTE Academic Score: 36
  • Competent English: Those who belong to this group should be a citizen of or a valid passport holder of the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland. Required PTE Academic Score: 50
  • Proficient English: This is for points tested skills. Those who belong to this group must have taken PTE in the last 3 years before applying. Required PTE Academic Score: 65
  • Superior English: Similar to Proficient English. Required PTE Academic Score: 79

Who Are Required and Exempted to Take a PTE Exam

For family-stream visas, it does not require you to take a PTE exam for Australian immigration. However, for work visas, it is compulsory to prove your English proficiency level.

As per immi.homeaffairs gov site, those applying for visa 189 or visa 190, or visa 491 need a minimum score of 50 for each of the four components of the PTE Academic test. The PTE score for Australian immigration must be increased by 10 points or at least 65 in each of the PTE Academic test components. Getting a score of 79 or higher in each of the test components will give you 20 more points in your score.

Meanwhile, subsequent entrants on visa 491, will be allowed to enter Australia if they get a PTE Score of 30 in each of the test components. But to gain PR status, they will be required to get higher scores.

Some groups are exempted from PTE score for Australia PR, which includes:

  • General Skilled Migration Visa Holders: These are groups who are citizens with a valid passport of Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, or the United States of America.
  • Permanent Employer Sponsor under Temporary Residence Transition Stream Visa Holders: These are groups who have completed a minimum of five years of full-time study from a secondary or higher education institution providing all the tuition lectures in English.

How long is the PTE academic valid?

The PTE Academic 2020 Exam validity scores are applicable for up to two years from the exam date. Once expired, it will be removed from the website’s record. Although the PTE Academic Score Report card indicates that it can be used for 2 years, it is actually valid for immigration purposes in Australia for 3 years. Here are the different validity depending on its respective category:

  • General Skilled Migration: Within 36 months of receipt of the visa application invitation.
  • Permanent Employer Sponsor: Within 36 months before the date of lodgment application
  • For family members of 18 years and above age applying with the aspirant: Within 12 months before the visa application or completed during the period when the application is being processed.
  • For Education purposes: PTE scorecard must be valid within 24 months from the date of issue

PTE Registration, Process and Fees

To register for the PTE exam, you need to go to the PTE Academic official website, create a Pearson Account, book a slot then pay the registration fee of around A$375. Wait for the confirmation of your exam date.

Since the PTE Exam is required to get a permanent Visa in Australia, see to it that you will get a good score when you take the test. To do so, you must be ready before the exam. It is highly recommended to review all 4 modules on a daily basis, follow the study plan assigned by the trainers, and be consistent in following the tips provided by them. Practice mock exams so you can assess what you still need to learn. Of course, experience is the best teacher. Make sure that you practice English through writing and speaking with others or reading articles and newspapers, build your listening skill-set by listening to audible books with the help of headphones.

Doing these tips will help you get the minimum required score to finally acquire your dream permanent Australian Visa. /Blog organised by: Inbound Media Content marketing services

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tharanga silva
12:09 02 May 23
My experience with englishwise is a great one. I did manage to get my desired score within few weeks time. My trainer Himzy was very professional and her tricks worked really well to achieve my target score. I feel really comfortable to work with her and she responded to my quarries within second and that was the best thing about her. Even my wife wonder how much effect she put into her job and we never expected that kind of support when we join englishwise. The portal is regularly updated and has got all the tools you required to crack your PTE. Highly recommended this provider.
K L
K L
11:04 05 Apr 23
I got my desired score on the first attempt. I had no idea about PTE before as it was my first time. I'm very grateful to English Wise and especially my tutor Sarah. I recommend everyone to join English wise to achieve your goal. I took 20 hrs private classes with trainer Sarah. She is very professional and guides you thoroughly. She is very supportive and she delivered very practical and useful learning sessions. Her constructive feedback and teaching techniques and strategies helped me to improve on my weakness. The course material and resources from English wise are very helpful to achieve the desired score. Highly recommended!!
Safa Moeed
Safa Moeed
00:02 01 Apr 23
I prepared for my PTE exam under the guidance of Ms. Ambika Sharma in less than a months time. I am so happy that I got my desired score. She picked out where I am losing marks and helped me with teaching the right tips and strategies. Highly recommended!
Swikriti P
Swikriti P
03:14 18 Mar 23
Thanks to Ambika ma’am for providing me her precious time and guidance to achieve my desired score. I’m more than grateful to her efforts. She was always helpful, supportive and always available for any issues. Greatly recommend her.
Navdeep Randhawa
Navdeep Randhawa
10:17 13 Mar 23
Best place I would recommend for Naati preparation. Jaswinder mam is really helpful and she is friendly and humble. She will take your questions and will solve them instant. She will help you practice a lot in the class and gives chance to all the students in the class for the participation. Thank you so much ♥️
Puneet Dhingra
Puneet Dhingra
09:16 18 Feb 23
I have learned so much in my PTE classes with Englishwise."HIMZY/HIMNEET" is an excellent tutor.Himzy's method of teaching is so wonderful & refreshing.I want to thank Englishwise & Shivi as well, EW arranged online, one to one pte classes in just one call. It was all easy n hassle free.As i had only 10 days to prepare for my exam so HIMZY broke down the pte learning material according to that. She was always patient and eager to help.& Finally, in just 6-7 one-to-one classes, I learned the methods, tips & tricks from Himzy to crack PTE exam, and i scored more than 80 in each module.I'm thrilled to have found ENGLISHWISE.
Mohit Ahuja
Mohit Ahuja
22:29 17 Feb 23
English wise has been phenomenal with their course material and services. Special shout-out to the PTE and Jaswinder from the NAATI team for providing the calibre of coaching that allowed me to clear the exams in one attempt! Definitely recommend these guys ????????
Harsh patel
Harsh patel
10:43 16 Feb 23
My experience with English-wise was so good. I started my coaching 1 on 1 in first week of February and gave my PTE exam on last week and got my desired score once. I am very thankful to Sakshi mam. She taught me so nicely, help me in rectifying all my mistakes, and directed me in the right direction. Very much thankful from the bottom of my heart. Cheers English-wise team. Keep up the good work.
Jayanta Bishwokarma
Jayanta Bishwokarma
05:51 06 Feb 23
I got my desired score at first attempt. Trainer guided me with instant feedback which helps me a lot. I would really recommend English wise, if you looking for PTE classes.Thank you English wise
VASANTHA KUMAR ANBARASI
VASANTHA KUMAR ANBARASI
05:26 06 Feb 23
I highly recommend English wise to whoever struggle to get their desired score. In my journey I did both in person and online study mode. First I have to thank Senorita and Sakshi for all their effort to guide me and helped me to clear all my doubts and also given me many tips every time and they encouraged me each and every mock test with patience.During my online feedback class Sohal play a major role, especially on my all mock test feedback classes. Sohal always spot on all the mistakes I had made and corrected them and guided me, and all the staff who works in English wise are very kind and easy approachable.Thank you Duen lobo as well and my another online trainer Satvik. Thank once again for all of you, you people are very great.I got my desired score on my first attempt within two month of my training.
Vidhit Narang
Vidhit Narang
02:02 02 Feb 23
Thank you so much English wise team and my tuter Amee mam, specially, i scored my desired score in first attempt !! Also with my working scedule tuter is very flexible and very proffesional !! Thanks for your templetes and mock tests really work for me !!😊
Erleen Kaur
Erleen Kaur
05:20 12 Jan 23
My experience with English-wise was so good. I started my coaching in 1 week of December and gave my PTE exam today and got my desired score once. I am very thankful to Miss Mannvinder. She taught me so nicely, help me in rectifying all my mistakes, and directed me in the right direction. Very much thankful from the bottom of my heart. Cheers English-wise team. Keep up the good work.
aruna mudiyanselage
aruna mudiyanselage
07:46 04 Jan 23
Thank you so much English wise team and my tuter Himnet, specially , i scored my desired score in first attempt !! Also with my working scedule tuter is very flexible and very proffesional !! Thanks for your templetes and mock tests really work for me !!
kamal sandhu
kamal sandhu
06:02 22 Dec 22
Thank you Jaswinder mam for boosting confidence and for being friendly in teaching naati Punjabi. Today I passed my naati exam. Thanks to Englishwise for providing such a good teacher.
Madhavi Bhusal
Madhavi Bhusal
06:30 29 Oct 22
This is the scam!!!! First they will say it’s on offer and forced you to pay and take class whenever you want to, due to lockdown i could not do face to face and I didn’t wanted to take online and I asked them for refund but they denied and they blocked from Facebook and it’s been already more than 1 year they took my $495. They told me to find someone and refer but I don’t have anyone and how can I refer to someone where I’m suffering Already.Stop doing fake marketing and stop taking money from innocent students, I had to work so hard to make $495 and this people took it away😢😢😢. SHAME ON YOU HARKIRAT KAUR🤬😡😡
Hairong Liu
Hairong Liu
04:50 16 Jul 22
Thank you so much.Englishwise helped me pass my PTE exam. I tried three times, but could not get 65, then I choose a one on one course, just for one week and I pasted my exam with a good score of 72, so surprised!Ambika is a very good teacher, she helped me a lot, her tips were very useful. She encouraged me and built my confidence. I Highly recommend this company.
Caner Unal
Caner Unal
04:23 14 Jul 22
I strongly recommend Englishwise for PTE exams. I passed on the first attempt. Staff was really helpful during the registration process. I had one on one lessons from Ambika and she was really helpful. She guided and trained me very well so I passed on the first attempt. Thanks very much Ambika and Englishwise!!
Nancy Verma
Nancy Verma
09:57 20 Jun 22
Thank you Englishwise for the amazing guidance that you provided me during my course. The staff was very cooperative and helpful and gave personal feedback on my performances which helped me a lot to get the desired scores. I highly recommend to join Englishwise if anyone wants to get the desired scores.Thank you........
Veronica johanna garcia lozada
Veronica johanna garcia lozada
03:08 14 May 22
I paid for one month 250 dollars, I had an emergency with my family, I sent and email request my course cancellation, they refused. I check the prices and for 250 dollar you have 6 months for use the platform, I ask to them because I paid 250 just for one month. I used the platform, I tried to be in class and I was connected with many people and waiting for the teacher more than 15 min. I didn’t get any class with teacher! Any class!! Any feedback …They send me an email and they told me I can access for 6 months to the platform because I paid 250 after one month the close the platform I asked them and they said it was the deal. I wasted money and time and I had an terrible experience and stressful. I could paid this money in a better place o paying my test.Please don’t get agreement with this people!!!Don’t waste your money and time. Awful experience!
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