Australia Resumes Accepting TOEFL Scores for Visa Applications

Australia, which remains the preferred choice for Indian students and working professionals, put TOEFL under review last July due to the revisions being made to the test. Therefore, its scores were not accepted for visa purposes. But, the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the body behind the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), on Monday announced that TOEFL scores will again be considered valid for all Australian visa applications.

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TOEFL Scores Now Be Accepted for Australian Visa
Tests Which Australian Government Undertakes for Visa
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TOEFL Scores Now Be Accepted for Australian Visa

TOEFL iBT is accepted by 100 percent of Australian universities and over 12,500 institutions worldwide across 160 countries. It is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to get enrolled in English-speaking universities.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) was put under review by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) last July and the scores were no longer being accepted. However, the department has currently made the changes to the test for Australian visa applications.

Educational Testing Service (ETS) the organization behind the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) announced on Monday that TOEFL scores will again be considered valid for all Australian visa applications. This development comes after the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended the acceptance of TOEFL scores last July, pending a review.

Note: The applicants who have taken the TOEFL iBT test from May 5, 2024 onwards can submit their scores as part of their Australian visa application.

Tests Which Australian Government Undertakes for Visa

Besides TOEFL, Australia accepts scores from the following tests undertaken at a secure test centre, for English language visa requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including One Skill Retake (OSR)*
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Cambridge English (CAE)
Occupational English Test (OET), noting this is a test developed for health professionals.

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Summing Up

In conclusion, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) has announced that TOEFL scores will be accepted for Australian visa applications. If you’re a next study abroad aspirant who wants to study in Australia with good TOEFL scores then connect with experts at Gradding.com to begin with your TOEFL preparation and fly your wings to Australian Universities.