QCT accepts IELTS Academic with an overall average of 7.5, 8.0 in Speaking and Listening, and 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in each skill. Test results must be within three 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 Queensland teacher registration
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Overall / other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | Overall average 7.5 |
| ISLPR | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Teacher-focused assessment at an approved centre |
Only tests published by Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) as accepted pathways are shown. Check the official source before booking or applying.
Do I need to take an English test?
You may meet QCT's English requirement without a test if all four years of required higher-education study were undertaken in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or the Republic of Ireland.
If any of the required study falls outside this route, read QCT's current evidence rules or ask QCT to assess your circumstances.
IELTS for teacher registration in Queensland
QCT requires IELTS Academic with an overall average of 7.5, at least 8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
QCT states the test must have been completed within three years of the application.
Other English tests accepted for teacher registration
QCT also accepts a teacher-focused ISLPR assessment from an approved centre, with Level 4 in all four skills. Its current page does not list PTE Academic or TOEFL as equivalent registration tests.
Test validity, result combinations and special conditions
Use QCT's official page to confirm the current evidence and result-format rules before submitting an application.
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 Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) 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 score does QCT require?
QCT requires IELTS Academic with an overall average of 7.5, 8.0 in Speaking and Listening, and 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
Does QCT accept ISLPR?
Yes. QCT accepts teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in all four skills from an approved centre.
How long are test results valid for QCT?
QCT's current page requires the approved test to have been completed within three years of the application.
Important note
Registration requirements can change. This page is general English-test information, not a registration decision or migration advice. Check the official Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) requirements before applying.
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