ETS has announced that the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT has been recognised as valid for all Australian visas from May 5.

This significant development provides opportunities for individuals seeking to study, work, or migrate to Australia, enabling them to demonstrate their English proficiency through the TOEFL iBT test, ETS said in a statement.

TOEFL iBT is the most widely accepted test of academic English proficiency and continues to be accepted by 100 percent of Australian universities and over 12,500 institutions worldwide across 160 countries.

This affirmation for TOEFL iBT follows a standard review process by the Australian Department of Home Affairs following changes made to TOEFL iBT last year.

Having successfully passed this comprehensive review, the enhanced TOEFL iBT is set to continue its role as a trusted measure of English proficiency for diverse visa applicants, according to the statement.

Applicants who have taken the TOEFL iBT test from May 5 onward, can submit their scores as part of their Australian visa application.

Speaking on this development, Sachin Jain, country manager, ETS India & South Asia, said, “At ETS, we are committed to facilitating global higher education and mobility through our world-class assessments. Australia remains the preferred choice for Nepali students and working professionals, with over 53,000 Nepali students enrolled in Australian Universities in 2023.

“Further, with nine Australian universities amongst the top 100 global universities as per the latest QS World University Rankings, Australia offers world-class higher education and post-study work opportunities.”