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For people planning to apply for permanent residency in Australia, English language ability can be an important part of the migration process. PTE Academic is one of the English tests accepted for Australian visa purposes when taken at a secure test centre. One important point is that there is no single PTE score for PR in Australia applicant. The required English level depends on the visa pathway and the type of English evidence required. For PTE Academic tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs lists different scores for Competent, Proficient and Superior English. For Competent English , applicants need at least 47 in Listening, 48 in Reading, 51 in Writing and 54 in Speaking. For Proficient English , the current requirements are 58 in Listening, 59 in Reading, 69 in Writing and 76 in Speaking. For Superior English , the requirements are higher: 69 in Listening, 70 in Reading, 85 in Writing and 88 in Speaking. This means candidates should not focus ...