VIT accepts IELTS Academic with 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or teacher-focused ISLPR Level 4 in every skill. VIT states that results are valid for three years and permits eligible IELTS One Skill Retake results.
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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 Victoria teacher registration
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Overall / other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | Test-centre result; eligible One Skill Retake accepted |
| ISLPR | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Professional/Teacher Registration Module at an approved site |
Only tests published by Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as accepted pathways are shown. Check the official source before booking or applying.
Do I need to take an English test?
VIT says an English test is required when any study in the qualifications forming your initial teacher education or early-childhood teaching program was completed outside Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or the Republic of Ireland.
Contact VIT before testing if your study was split between countries or your qualification route is unusual.
IELTS for teacher registration in Victoria
VIT requires IELTS Academic scores of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing. IELTS Online is not accepted; the test must be taken at a test centre.
VIT accepts an eligible IELTS One Skill Retake completed within 60 days of an original computer-delivered IELTS test.
Other English tests accepted for teacher registration
VIT also accepts the teacher-focused ISLPR Professional/Teacher Registration Module with Level 4 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking from an approved testing site.
Test validity, result combinations and special conditions
VIT states that accepted English test results are valid for three years. Its official page contains the controlling detail for result combinations and exceptional circumstances.
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 Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) 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 VIT require?
VIT requires IELTS Academic scores of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing.
Does VIT accept IELTS One Skill Retake?
Yes, VIT states that eligible One Skill Retake results are accepted when the retake follows the original computer-delivered test within 60 days.
How long are English test results valid for VIT?
VIT's current English competency page states that accepted results are valid for three years.
Important note
Registration requirements can change. This page is general English-test information, not a registration decision or migration advice. Check the official Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) requirements before applying.
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