IELTS score requirements

What IELTS score do you need? Each page lists the minimum scores for visas, permanent residence and professional registration, which IELTS test is accepted, and links to the official source. Last checked 30 September 2026.

• IELTS score requirements for Canada PR and citizenshipThe IELTS General Training scores you need for Canada: Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Skilled Trades) and citizenship, with the official IELTS to CLB chart.
• IELTS score requirements for UK visasThe IELTS for UKVI scores you need for UK visas: Skilled Worker and Health and Care (B2, 5.5 in each skill since 8 January 2026), student, family, settlement and citizenship.
• IELTS score requirements for Australian visasThe IELTS scores for each Australian English level (functional, vocational, competent, proficient, superior), the points they earn for skilled visas, and the 7 August 2025 test changes.
• IELTS score requirements for nurses in the UK and AustraliaThe IELTS Academic scores nurses need to register with the NMC in the UK and Ahpra in Australia: 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing, plus the rules for combining two tests.
• IELTS to CLB calculatorConvert your IELTS General Training scores to Canadian Language Benchmarks and check Express Entry minimums.