IELTS Remains Australia’s Trusted English Test; What It Means for You
Key takeaways
IELTS remains migration-approved: IELTS continues to be officially recognized by the Australian government for visa and migration purposes.
New agreement signed: A renewed three-year deal with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs secures IELTS’s trusted status through at least 2028.
Great news! On 31 July 2025, the IELTS Partners, British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, signed a new three-year agreement with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. This secures IELTS’s recognition for visa and migration use, reaffirming it as a trusted option for anyone aiming to live, study, or work in Australia
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Why This Matters for You
IELTS Academic and General Training remain approved for migration, meaning your score will continue to be recognized and trusted by Australian authorities.
The agreement also preserves the benefit of the IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) for most visa subclasses — an incredibly helpful option to improve one test section without re-taking the whole exam. (Note: visas 476, 482, and 485 still require a full-sitting score.)
This long-standing partnership began in 2001, marking IELTS as the first English test officially recognised for Australian migration- and this new agreement continues that trusted legacy.
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How You Can Take Action
Here are some helpful resources directly on the official IELTS website:
Ways to Take IELTS – Explore test formats, including Academic and General Training
Test Centres – Find the most convenient testing locations
Booking Your Test – View upcoming test dates and register
TL;DR
IELTS is still your go-to for Australian migration—trusted, flexible, and secure. Thanks to the latest agreement, both Academic and General Training modules remain valid, the One Skill Retake stays intact for most visa routes, and your journey to Australia continues to be within reach.
Ready to take the next step? Head to the IELTS site, book your test, and take another step toward your future in Australia. You've got this!

