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Australia to ban online English tests for visas from August 7 2025 secure centers only
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Remote proctored tests won’t count anymore from 2025
Australia is tightening English language testing for visa applicants starting August 7, 2025. From that date, only in-person tests conducted at secure testing centres will be accepted, while online and remote-proctored options will be excluded. The government says the move will improve the integrity and consistency of the migration system and better confirm applicants’ communication skills for integration.
- In-person English tests at secure centres will be required from Aug 7, 2025
- Online and remote-proctored English tests will no longer be accepted
- The change targets stronger test integrity and consistency
- Australia aims to verify communication skills for integration
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