English language ability

You must demonstrate that you meet the English language threshold. This means that you must already have your English language test results before you lodge your application.

你必须有标准的英语技能证明，也就是说在你提出申请之前你必须要已经完成过你的英文测试。并且有成绩。

In most cases, the English language threshold is at the competent English level and this will give you 15 points.

倒多数的标准英文成绩测试能够给予你一个15分的技能加分。

You also meet the English language threshold and will receive 15 points if you meet one of the following:

• you have vocational English and your nominated occupation is a trade occupation
• you hold an eligible passport from either:

• United Kingdom (UK)
• Canada
• New Zealand
• United States of America (USA)
• Republic of Ireland.

If you wish to claim 25 points you will need to meet the required English language test results for proficient English.

一些国家或者地区的签证也可以获得15分的语言分数。

• 你有一个英文专业的学位，或者你的工作技能是与此相关的。
• 你有一个正式资格的以下这些国家的护照
  • 英国
  • 加拿大
  • 新西兰
  • 美国
  • 爱尔兰共和国
• 如果你希望能够拿到25分的语言分，你必须参加英文语言考试已证明自己的精通英文水平。

English levels

The following table shows the English language levels and the evidence you will need to provide.
这张表格显示了英文水准和证明的方式以及可以得到的移民加分。

Which English language test should I sit?

Generally, you will be required to sit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test to assess your English language ability. Occupational English Test (OET) results may also be provided as evidence of your English language ability.

原则上来说，我们要求雅思考试的分数，而OET开始的分数也会被承认。

Skills assessments and English

A higher level of English is required for certain occupations where it forms part of the skills assessment. You can find out if your occupation requires a higher level of English by contacting the assessing authority for your nominated occupation. Contact details for assessing bodies are available at the end of the Skilled Occupation List.

某些职业的职业要求英文水平比较高。当然你可以通过联系相关的提名机构来确认，在需求职业清单里面的末尾有这些机构的联系方式。

See:
Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)
Australian Skills Recognition Information

There is more information to help you understand how your English language ability is assessed.
See: Information form 966i Migrating to Australia – English language assessment (58KB PDF file)

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.