The Australian Government has officially announced changes to the PTE Academic score requirements for visa applications, effective 7 August 2025.
These updates affect major visa categories, including:
- Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- Skilled Visas (Subclasses 189, 190, 491)
Key changes include:
Adjusted overall and component scores for each English proficiency level (Functional → Superior English).
Modified benchmarks for visa eligibility to reflect new assessment standards.
If you are planning to study, work, or migrate to Australia, you should:
- Check the updated requirements for your visa type
- Plan your PTE preparation according to the new score thresholds
- Start early to secure your desired score before lodging your application
📌 Official Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
English Proficiency Levels
| English Proficiency Level | Old PTE Score | New PTE Score (from Aug 7, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Functional English | Overall Score of 30 | Overall Score of 24 |
| Vocational English | 36 in Each Component | Listening: 33, Reading: 36, Writing: 29, Speaking: 24 |
| Competent English | 50 in Each Component | Listening: 47, Reading: 48, Writing: 51, Speaking: 54 |
| Proficient English | 65 in Each Component | Listening: 58, Reading: 59, Writing: 69, Speaking: 76 |
| Superior English | 79 in Each Component | Listening: 69, Reading: 70, Writing: 85, Speaking: 88 |
Visa Requirements
| VisaType | Old PTE Score | New PTE Score (from Aug 7, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) | PTE overall score 50 | PTE overall score 47 |
| Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) |
PTE overall score 57 Listening: 43, Reading: 48, Writing: 51, Speaking: 42 |
PTE overall score 55 Listening: 40, Reading: 42, Writing: 41, Speaking: 39 |
| Skilled Visas (Subclass 189, 190, 491) | Competent English PTE 50 in each component |
Competent English PTE Listening: 47, Reading: 48, Writing: 51, Speaking: 54 |