Interested to no if anyones done this new English test for additional points needed to get into oz,? just wondering how hard it will be before i commit ! as i would need to score high on this one to gain the extra 15 points i need.

And who invited you

I don't think it's something you need to worry about, it's more for people that don't have english as their first language.

you'll soon learn a few new words over there - I did!

Originally Posted by Martyn Leeds

you'll soon learn a few new words over there - I did!

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Originally Posted by terry the tiler

Interested to no if anyones done this new English test for additional points needed to get into oz,? just wondering how hard it will be before i commit ! as i would need to score high on this one to gain the extra 15 points i need.

It's know, not no. You can have that one for free.

Hi Terry,

The English test is surprisingly difficult, even for native speakers.

Apart from the talking part, which shouldn't be of any concern, I would advise you to prepare yourself well for the other 3 components.

It is not so much the language that's the issue, but the actual subjects at hand and how you interpret the material that can be quite tricky, especially if you haven't sat any exams for a while.

To get the maximum 20 points for "superior English" you need to score 8 in all four components of the test.

My advice is to prepare yourself properly, do some dummy tests at home (they supply the material) and also sit a mock exam. That way you won't waste your money.

Best of luck,

Nick

Thanks Nick , Ive been on there web site and theres a general and advanced test. iam assumng it would be the general test for tradies. i had a look at the practice questions on the general test and now know i wont score high on this test so wont be doing it. the questions are ridiculously hard and annoying! is there any other way to get into oz without doing this pointless test ?

Hi terry,

Unless you can pass the points test, you're only other option is employer sponsored or student (Trade courses) visas.

Regards,

Nick

Thanks for all your replys and help Nick ! lets just hope they change the rules soon and make it less complicated.

Originally Posted by nvoorst

Hi terry,

Unless you can pass the points test, you're only other option is employer sponsored or student (Trade courses) visas.

Regards,

Nick