joshbay84 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Dear All, For 189 visa, do we need to get an overall(average) IELTS score of 7 or should it be 7 in each of the categories (listening, reading, writing) Thanks Joshua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 7 in each band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To get points for IELTS, you need 8 on each band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 If you get 7 in each band you will receive 10 points, if you achieve 8 in each band you will get 20 points. If you are only taking IELTS for points then you can take the general test, but double check if your nominated occupation doesn't need IELTS to pass the skills assessment, for example, nurses need 7s in each band in the academic IELTS. If your occupation doesn't require IELTS, then just sit the general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbay84 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 To get points for IELTS, you need 8 on each band. Per http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx - You can receive 10 points for ‘proficient’ English and 20 points for ‘superior’ English. You must provide evidence of: Proficient English: a score of 7 on each of the four components of speaking, reading, listening and writing in an IELTS test, or a score of B on each of the four components of an OET Superior English: a score of 8 on each of the four components of speaking, reading, listening and writing in an IELTS test, or a score of A on each of the four components of an OET. So, looks like 10 points for score of 7 and 20 points for 8 - or, am I looking into the wrong place? Joshua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbay84 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 If your occupation doesn't require IELTS, then just sit the general. Thank you - I believe, I might fall into either Developer Programmer 261312 or Software Engineer 261313 category. Is there a link where I can check if these categories require Academic or Generic IELTS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thank you - I believe, I might fall into either Developer Programmer 261312 or Software Engineer 261313 category. Is there a link where I can check if these categories require Academic or Generic IELTS? Hi Joshua It should state on the skills assessment body's website for your occupation, I'm not sure on IT occupations sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants.pdf Im presuming your assessment is through ACS, I had a quick look and can't see a requirement for IELTS, but double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FP215 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 No IELTs is required for ACS assessments usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbay84 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants.pdf Im presuming your assessment is through ACS, I had a quick look and can't see a requirement for IELTS, but double check. Thank you very much for your prompt response - much appreciated!. Yes - IELTS is not required, however I will give a shot at it to get more points. Also found http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/124395-ielts-test-general-academic.html thread which confirms the same. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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