bugbrock - hi thanks for the reply I have to score a 7 on each part of the test. Thanks if I get stuck I'll give you a shout, I've brought one of the IELTS practice books from WH Smiths just a bit worried about doing the test. How long did it take you to achieve the AQF III in Perth as I've been told I'll only achieve a skilled migration if I get an AQF III now.