Changes to the General Skilled Migration Program
English Language and Skills Assessment
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results which are three-years-old or less now accepted.
See: Eligibility requirements - English language
Skills assessments accepted regardless of validity period.
IELTS scores for 39 occupations reduced from 6.5 to 6 in each band score.
See: The SNOL.
Occupational English Language Test (OET) accepted as an alternative to IELTS for health professionals only.
See: Eligibility requirements – English language