TQI accepts IELTS Academic with 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in each skill. The approved test must have been completed within two years.
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Choose the state or territory where you want to register as a teacher. Registration and English language requirements can differ across Australia.
English test scores for Australian Capital Territory teacher registration
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Overall / other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | Completed within the last two years |
| ISLPR | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Teacher-focused assessment from an approved accredited site |
Only tests published by ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) as accepted pathways are shown. Check the official source before booking or applying.
Do I need to take an English test?
TQI says evidence is required when any part of the required four years of teaching qualification study was undertaken outside Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States or Canada.
TQI provides examples for mixed qualification histories. Read its table carefully or ask TQI to confirm how your particular study sequence is treated.
IELTS for teacher registration in Australian Capital Territory
TQI accepts IELTS Academic with at least 8.0 in Listening and Speaking and at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
The approved result must have been completed within the two years before the application.
Other English tests accepted for teacher registration
TQI also accepts teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in all four skills when the assessment is issued by an approved IIAA-accredited testing site.
Test validity, result combinations and special conditions
TQI's current public page does not present every possible combination or exceptional circumstance in a simple rule. Confirm any unusual evidence directly with TQI.
Teacher registration is administered by the relevant state or territory authority. An AITSL skills assessment is a separate assessment used for skilled migration. Depending on your circumstances, you may need one or both.
Teacher registration vs migration skills assessment
Registration through ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) and an AITSL migration skills assessment are separate processes. You may need to satisfy one or both depending on your work and migration pathway.
Check AITSL requirementsFrequently asked questions
What IELTS scores does TQI require?
TQI requires IELTS Academic scores of at least 8.0 in Listening and Speaking and 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
Does TQI accept ISLPR?
Yes. TQI accepts teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in all four skills from an approved accredited site.
How long are English test results valid for TQI?
TQI's current application guidance requires the approved test to have been completed within the previous two years.
Important note
Registration requirements can change. This page is general English-test information, not a registration decision or migration advice. Check the official ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) requirements before applying.
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