Before you lodge your application
You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS has
an academic test and a general training test – unless you are required to do otherwise by your
assessing authority you only need to take the general training test.
If you wish to provide your IELTS test result as evidence of your English language ability, you only
need to provide the Test Report Form (TRF) Number that is on your IELTS certificate.
What you will need to submit as evidence of your English language ability depends on the number
of points you would like to be awarded for this skill.
A specified passport is a passport issued by:
• United Kingdom (UK);
• Republic of Ireland;
• United States of America (USA);
• New Zealand; or
• Canada.
Test results must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply.