Australia adds more English language examinations that are allowed for visa applications.

LanguageCert Academic, CELPIP General, and the Michigan English Test (MET) are now all officially acceptable for Australian immigration applications. 

This upgrade means that nine examinations from eight different providers are now officially accepted for Australian visas. These include options that were already accepted, such IELTS, Pearson (PTE Academic), Cambridge English, TOEFL iBT, and OET. IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are now separate assessments, which is a big deal. 

Sharon Harvey, CEO of Michigan Language Assessment, remarked

"We are proud that the Australian government has approved Michigan Language Assessment for MET to be used for Australian visa purposes." This award is a clear sign that MET is authentic and reliable, and that it is useful for testing and certifying English language skills.

The company, which started in 2009 and added a secure digital version in 2021, stated that MET has to go through a long process of vetting to get this accreditation. 

Fraser Cargill, LanguageCert's director of partnerships and recognitions, said that the firm was "excited to deepen our engagement in Australia, supporting individuals as they pursue opportunities in this dynamic country." 

"This contract shows our ongoing commitment to helping government departments with secure solutions and people all over the world reach their academic, professional, or personal goals through language assessment that is easy to use and reliable," he said. 

As of August 7, new score requirements for some examinations have gone into effect. You can find all the specifics on the Department of Home Affairs website. 

CELPIP General said it was "pleased to announce" that their exam was one of many that the Australian government acknowledged as proof of English language competency for visa purposes. 

"We are happy to offer test takers who want to get an Australian visa the same thorough assessment of their English language skills that the Canadian government and other score users have been using for years," it stated.