TRBWA's standard test pathway requires IELTS Academic within two years: an average of 7.5, no skill below 7.0, and at least 8.0 in both Speaking and Listening. An accepted teaching qualification completed in English in a listed country may satisfy the requirement without a test.
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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 Western Australia teacher registration
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Overall / other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | Average 7.5; no component below 7.0 |
Only tests published by Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) as accepted pathways are shown. Check the official source before booking or applying.
Do I need to take an English test?
You may satisfy the requirement without a test if your accepted teaching qualification was completed in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or the Republic of Ireland.
TRBWA has separate provisions for limited registration and exceptional cases. Ask the Board which pathway applies before relying on a general summary.
IELTS for teacher registration in Western Australia
For the standard full or provisional registration test pathway, TRBWA specifies IELTS Academic with an average of 7.5, no component below 7.0, and at least 8.0 in Speaking and Listening.
The published result must be within two years when the application is made.
Other English tests accepted for teacher registration
The current standard policy used for this guide specifies IELTS Academic. It does not publish PTE Academic or TOEFL as standard equivalent tests for full or provisional teacher registration.
Test validity, result combinations and special conditions
Limited registration and exceptional-equivalence pathways may operate differently. Confirm the applicable category and evidence directly with TRBWA.
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 Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) and an AITSL migration skills assessment are separate processes. You may need to satisfy one or both depending on your work and migration pathway.
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What IELTS score does TRBWA require?
For the standard full or provisional registration pathway, TRBWA requires IELTS Academic with an average of 7.5, no score below 7.0, and at least 8.0 in Speaking and Listening.
How long is IELTS valid for TRBWA?
TRBWA's current published standard requires the IELTS Academic result to be within two years.
Does TRBWA accept PTE Academic?
The current standard policy used for this guide specifies IELTS Academic rather than PTE Academic. Ask TRBWA directly about any exceptional pathway.
Important note
Registration requirements can change. This page is general English-test information, not a registration decision or migration advice. Check the official Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) requirements before applying.
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