*NEW* - English language proficiency now required for all APS migration assessments

From 1 May 2010, all applicants for the assessment of psychology qualifications for migration must demonstrate English language proficiency. Most applicants will be required to provide evidence of a score of 7 or more in each component of the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as part of their applicant.

Please see the Guidelines and procedures attached to the application form for migration - Acrobat icon - small and the frequently asked questions for IELTS for further information including exemptions.

Please note: Applicants not applying for the purpose of migration are not required to provide evidence of IELTS results.

 

The Australian government has nominated the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as the assessing body for overseas psychologists applying for migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration categories. This means the Society is the only body in Australia that can assess psychology qualifications for migration to Australia under these categories.

People seeking to migrate under the General Skilled Migration categories must have

  1. Completed qualifications comparable to six years of study in psychology in Australia; and
  2. Provide evidence of a score of 7 or more in each component of the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    (For details of exemptions, please see the Guidelines and procedures)

Alternatively applicants must hold current, full and unconditional registration as a psychologist in Australia at the time of applying for an assessment.

The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition also provides information about the recognition of overseas qualifications at: www.aei.gov.au

For further details on requirements for migration to Australia, please contact your local migration agent or the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at: www.immi.gov.au.

Please note: If you require an assessment for more than one purpose, for example migration and registration, please complete the form for migration.

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