English Language Proficiency Requirement

All applications for teacher registration submitted on or after 1 March 2011 will need to meet the requirements of the Board's revised English Language Proficiency Policy.

For detailed information about the new requirements refer to Board Policy - English Language Proficiency Requirement (pdf - 45kb).

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Contact details for agencies providing English language proficiency tests recognised by the Board

1. For IELTS [International English Language Testing System] contact:

   The Centre for English Language
   University of South Australia (CELUSA)
   City East Campus
   4th Floor
   Brookman Building
   North Terrace
   ADELAIDE SA 5000
   
   Telephone: (08) 8302 1555
   Website: http://www.unisa.edu.au/celusa/Testingcentre/default.asp

   Please note that CELUSA offers the “Essential IELTS preparation program”, designed to assist applicants to further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in preparation for their IELTS examination.

2. For ISLPR [International Second Language Proficiency Ratings] contact either of the following agencies for testing and/or English language courses:

   English Language Services
   Adelaide Institute of Technical & Further Education
   120 Currie Street
   ADELAIDE SA 5000
   
   Telephone: (08) 8207 8805
   Website: http://www.els.sa.edu.au/services/language-assessment-service

3. For PEAT [Professional English Assessment for Teachers], which is only offered in New South Wales, contact:

   The University of New South Wales
   Institute of Languages
   22-32 King Street
   RANDWICK NSW 2031
   
   Telephone: (02) 9385 0374
   Website: http://www.languages.unsw.edu.au/testing/PEAT.html

The Board strongly encourages applicants to adequately prepare themselves for the English language test. The above agencies can be contacted regarding any available preparation programs.

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