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Proof of functional English ability

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  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    @yhanie_17..yung mom q po, is graduate ng 2yrs course..so dun lg kmi kumuha ng certifcate, sa university kung saan xa ngtpos..den ung co na humawak ng application nla hndi na satisfy..kya pngbayad cla ng 2nd installment.

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • amcasperforuamcasperforu Rio de Janeiro
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    @amcasperforu..don't worry too much abwt that po..kasi maigi namn syang tuturuan ng magiging teacher nya.. hndi xa mahihirapan..madali lg namn ang mga activity nla ehh..prang back to grade 1 lg..
    Thanks po :)

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  • exiaexia Sydney
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    hi po. pede po makahingi ng copy ng draft thanks po.
    pasend po sa email ko: [email protected]
    thanks po

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    hi po. pede po makahingi ng copy ng draft thanks po.
    pasend po sa email ko: [email protected]
    thanks po
    Natawa ako dito... To be honest lang anyone can create a letter of proof of functional english ability; hindi na kailangan mag copy! :)

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  • exiaexia Sydney
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    sorry nmn po. anyways thanks.

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    hi po. pede po makahingi ng copy ng draft thanks po.
    pasend po sa email ko: [email protected]
    thanks po
    meron na yan sa school nyo, hindi nyo na kailangan ng draft..

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  • exiaexia Sydney
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    @lock_code2004 - thanks po sa info.

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  • yhanie_17yhanie_17 Mandaluyong
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    We have already requested the docs from the school. Sana more than enough na un.

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    Main Applicant: Wife
    29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 July 2013 - Suitablle, AQF Bachelor Degree, 8 yrs experience counted
    29 August 2013 - IELTS Exam Date, IDP Singapore

  • marc_chronomarc_chrono Brisbane
    Posts: 75Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    Hi Guys,

    PUP grad din po ako. Just want to ask sana kung ano ung details na stated sa certificate of english as medium of instruction... Just want to double check lang kng nandun ang details na needed... Thanks guys!

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  • altuser41altuser41 Taguig
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    @marc_chrono...nagrequest na ako ng ganyang doc sa PUP, ang kaso sa sept 26th ko pa makukuha. Sana acceptable naman yung content ng cert na galing ng PUP hehehe

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  • marc_chronomarc_chrono Brisbane
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    Got mine yesterday. Khapon lang ako nag-request then khapon ko din makuha. May pending request kc ako kya napa bilis. To other PUPians out there na kukuha ng school credentials for abroad, may bago silang process. 920php ang fee for 15 working days.

    @altuser41, try mo tawagan kc pwdeng available na ung request mo.

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  • cheeneecheenee Perth
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    edited September 2013
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  • altuser41altuser41 Taguig
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    Sir @marc_chrono, hanep ang bilis ng cert mo. Kakakuha ko lang nung cert ko last friday. Goodluck sa atin! :)

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    08/2013 | Got interested in Australia Migration
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    01/2019 | ACS Assessment: Submitted
    02/2019 | ACS Assessment: Positive Result
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  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Nfronda ask ko lang bakit di nasatisfy ng cert yung english requirement? College undergrad kase partner ko.natakot ako bigla ang mahal pa naman ng 2nd installment

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • bluemistbluemist Sydney
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    edited October 2013
    @raiden14 Hello, share ko lang yung sa experience ko ako yung secondary applicant.. Naka upload na po yung cert of medium of instruction ko from the university, nung nakgaroon po kami ng CO isa pa rin iyon ang ni require sa akin.. So nung tinignan ko sa kung anong mga docs yung pwedeng i submit, aside from the cert of medium of instruction was the diploma ko. Hindi ko siya inupload e.. So ayun, pinrovide ko din yung diploma ko and cert of medium of instruction sa email ko sa CO.. Ayun umokay naman. Siguro aside sa cert of medium instruction you need to submit ng proof up to what level yung education niya. Main requirement ang diploma (college) or transcript record (college), then support lang yung cert of medium of instruction.

    As for your secondary applicant's case:
    1.ielts min of 4.5 score for each modules
    2. evidence of a trade, diploma or higher qualification awarded by an institution in or outside Australia which involved at least two years of full-time study and all instruction was in English

    Siguro for number 2, pwede yung makakuha siya ng certificate from college kung naka atleast two full years siya ng study and cert of medium of instruction.. Or pwede din sa highschool and grade school niya kung saan siya nagtapos. :) good luck..

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  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Maraming salamat bluemist we will try to submit as much docs as we have then salamat ulit

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    @raiden14..2years course lg kasi ung mum ko..kaya hndi un sapat..den wla kming certificate nung highschool at primary nya..
    So pag undergraduate sya, provide a certificate from her secondary..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Ay wait, talagang nirerequire sila mag ielts? Awwwtss

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    @raiden14..e rerequire silang mag ielts pag wla kang ma e provide na certificate as english medium of instruction from her elementary, secondarty and college.

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Ah ok po. Thanks

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • MakaryoMakaryo Singapore
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    pag maka kuha po ba ung spouse natin as secondary applicant ng certificate medium of communication, maka claim naba po tayo ng additional +5points? no need na to take IELTS or pa assist ang secondary applicant to claim the 5points?

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    pag maka kuha po ba ung spouse natin as secondary applicant ng certificate medium of communication, maka claim naba po tayo ng additional +5points? no need na to take IELTS or pa assist ang secondary applicant to claim the 5points?
    your partner will need a positive skills assessment for you to claim partner's points..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
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  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Question po : My dependent is undergrad of less than 2 years in tertiary education.
    May nakaranas na po ba dito na nagsuffice and primary at secondary certificate?
    Iniisip ko po ksi na baka need na mag ielts ni partner but as much as possible di na sana. :)

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Hi @raiden14, same po ata kayo ng situation ni rara_avis. Undergrad din partner nya at less than 2years sa tertiary. Di po tinanggap ng CO kaya nagtake pa ng IELTS test hubby nya.

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  • rara_avisrara_avis North Ryde
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    edited November 2013
    @clickbuddy2009 - correct ko lang po, more than 2 years yung tertiary education ng husband ko. :) dalawa schools nya nung college pero ang na-provide lang namin is yung last school nya pero less than 2 years kasi sya nag-stay dun so I guess yun ang reason why hindi satisfied si CO.

    @raiden14 - eto yung mga requirement to prove the english ability of your spouse:
    http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/functional-english/

    Proof that confirms a person's ability to communicate in English includes:

    - an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) average score of at least 4.5 for the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing)
    - an Occupational English Test score which is at least equivalent to an IELTS 4.5, and the test was relevant to the nominated occupation
    - the applicant's first language is English and they have a current passport from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland
    - a positive assessment by an Adult Migrant English Program service provider in Australia as having functional English
    - evidence of a trade, diploma or higher qualification awarded by an institution in or outside Australia which involved at least two years of full-time study and all instruction was in English
    - evidence of completion of at least one year of full-time or equivalent study in Australia for a diploma or higher qualification and all instruction was in English.


    If I remember it correctly, a few weeks ago meron akong nabasa na at least 5 years of secondary education pero nawala na dyan sa list. I suggest i-provide nyo na lang yung primary and secondary certificate but have your partner review for IELTS para in case na hindi satisfied si CO, your partner is prepared to take the exam.

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    January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
    March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
    March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
    July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
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    September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
    October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead. :D
    October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
    October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
    November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    edited November 2013
    we did not gamble on Certifications , I took IELTS , 6.0 ata ang average ko, sent it to Immi then all went smoothly

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  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
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    Yea mag ielts na lang siguro si hubby.. hehe madedelay din talaga kami kasi im preggy with baby no.2 :)

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
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    question po, nakapaglodged na ako Visa application pero still waiting for my wife's IELTS exam and results, anyone tried this? Thanks

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  • quesoboyquesoboy Quezon City
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2013
    Hi guys,

    I'm new here and I've been going through the threads here that I feel are important. May gusto lang sana akong linawin regarding IELTS/English ability and points you can claim for that.

    I read that IELTS isn't required for ACS skills assessment, pero ang pinagtataka ko lang ay: can you claim points for English kung English instruction certificate from your university ang ibibigay mo for assessment?

    Kasi sa ngayon, if I follow the point system, I will need to take IELTS para makakuha ng points in order to get a passing mark kasi pag di ako nag-IELTS, di ako papasa. Kung ganun, parang required na rin ang IELTS, hindi ba?

    Can anyone shed some light on this? Would appreciate it. Thanks!

    My Timeline:

    28 Mar 2014 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
    10 May 2014 - Took IELTS (General)
    26 May 2014 - Received ACS Skills Assessment Result: Suitable
    27 May 2014 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5; R: 9; W: 7; S: 8.5; OBS: 8.5)
    28 May 2014 - Submitted EOI for Visa 189
    23 Jun 2014 - Received Invitation for Visa Application
    26 Jun 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 Application
    15 Sep 2014 - Direct Visa Grant

  • nikah13nikah13 Sydney
    Posts: 43Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    Hello all,

    Tatanong lang po...nag ffill-up na sana kami ng information to lodge and pay for visa BUT got stuck with this one question para sa dependent applicant...

    <"Does the applicant have at least functional English language ability?" </b>yes/no

    I'm tempted to say "yes" pero eto na pala ang bagong exemption list:

    Functional English

    - The applicant must be able to communicate in English with the Australian state or territory government or an employer without the use of an interpreter.

    - The applicant must be able to provide evidence of one of the following to prove they have functional English:

    An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test result with an average band score of at least 4.5 for the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing). The test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.

    A positive assessment by an Adult Migrant English Program service provider in Australia that the applicant has functional English.

    Completed all years of primary education and at least three (3) years of secondary education in an institution in or outside Australia and all instructions were in English.

    Completed at least five (5) years of secondary education in an institution in or outside of Australia and all instructions were in English.

    Completed at least one (1) year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study towards a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or an associate diploma in an institution in Australia and all instructions were in English.

    Completed a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or a trade certificate that required at least two (2) years of full-time study or training in an institution in or outside of Australia and all instructions were in English.

    The functional level of the Australian Assessment of Communicative English Skills (ACCESS) test certified by the relevant testing body. The test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.


    I'm the dependent of my husband and ang meron lang ako ngayon is certificate from my university stating that "English is generally used as a medium of instruction" (i guess yan lang ini-issue ng up na cert of english :( )
    So basically, hindi nakalagay na "all instructions were in English" kundi "English is generally used"...patay. So ano po ba ang dapat isagot sa question for proof of functional english, YES or NO?

    Tapos, pwede kaya na i-yes ko muna tapos mag IELTS nalang ako pag hiningi ni CO or di tanggapin ung certificate of english ko? hihihi medyo mahal kasi ang ielts though alam ko naman etong mga exenses na to may patutunguhan (hopefully) --- pero kung pwede sana di na mag ielts, makatipid ng konti...

    thanks in advance sa input... :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233512

    05 Dec 2013 - CDR receipt date from EA
    28 Feb 2014 - IELTS results R/L - 8.5, S/W - 7.5, OB - 8.0
    22 Apr 2014 - Received EA assessment letter via snail mail
    23 Apr 2014 - Lodged EOI
    28 Apr 2014 - Received 189 invite (God is good!)
    06 May 2014 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
    06 May 2014 - Uploaded documents
    14 May 2014 - Medicals done
    20 May 2014 - No further medicals needed
    21 May 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded
    29 May 2014 - CO assigned and requested for additional documents
    05 Jun 2014 - Uploaded additional documents and sent email to CO
    11 Jun 2014 - Visa grant notification. Yehey!

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