FAQ IELTS

1. What is IELTS? Answer
2. What is the minimum English Language level required? Answer
3. How do I enrol in IELTS? Answer
4. How do I provide my IELTS documentation? Answer
5. What if I have misplaced my Test Report Form? Answer
6. For how long are the IELTS results (Test Report Form) valid? Answer
7. I am a citizen of an English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA. Do I need to provide IELTS documentation? Answer
8. I have had my assessment completed and received a "suitable" assessment outcome from Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Is this still valid without an IELTS test report? Answer

1. What is IELTS?

IELTS, or the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess an applicant's English language ability. The test result is measured in levels or bands. 

2. What is the minimum English Language level requirement?

The IELTs requirement is different for onshore and offshore applicants.

If you are an onshore applicant, to assist in obtaining a 485 visa you must show evidence of IELTS Academic or General Test Report Form (TRF) with a band score of at least six on each of the four components - speaking, reading, listening and writing.

If you are an offshore applicant, you must show evidence of the successful completion of a minimum IELTS academic score of Band 7 in each of the four components.

3. How do I enrol in IELTS?

Visit www.ielts.org for information about the IELTS enrolment process.

4. How do I provide my IELTS documentation?

You will be required to supply a certified copy of your Test Report Form.

The IPA will complete the necessary checks to confirm your result.

5. What if I have misplaced my Test Report Form?

Please contact IELTS to discuss your options.

6. For how long are the IELTS TRF valid?

IPA will only accept IELTS TRF that is not more than two years old from the test date shown on the TRF.

7. I am a citizen of an English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA. Do I have need to provide IELTS documentation?

Yes. There are no exemptions. All applicants will be assessed against the same criteria, including the English language requirement.

8. I have had my assessment completed and received a "suitable" assessment outcome from National Institute of Accountants (NIA). Is this still valid without an IELTS test report?

The National Institute of Accountants is now known as the Institute of Public Accountants. If your assessment was completed before 1 July 2010, your assessment is valid for five years.

All other assessments are valid for two years only.