VisaChief Michigan English Test (MET) scores for Australian visas (2026)
What MET score you actually need - by English level, by component, with the points each level is worth.
Michigan English Test (MET) at a glance. Competent English is 56 / 55 / 57 / 48 and this test cannot reach Superior English (listening / reading / writing / speaking). Accepted up to Proficient English only - there is no MET score that meets Superior English. Single Section Retake (SSR) results are accepted for eligible visas.
MET scores for each English level
Every row is a minimum in each component. There is no averaging and no compensation between components - one score below the line fails the whole level.
| English level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Skilled points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational English | 49 | 47 | 45 | 38 | Not points-tested. |
| Competent English | 56 | 55 | 57 | 48 | 0 points - it is the entry ticket, not a scoring band. |
| Proficient English | 61 | 63 | 74 | 59 | 10 points on the skilled points test. |
| Superior English | Not accepted | 20 points on the skilled points test. | |||
Where MET fits
Accepted up to Proficient English only - there is no MET score that meets Superior English. Single Section Retake (SSR) results are accepted for eligible visas.
Test results are generally valid for 3 years from the test date for skilled and most permanent visas, and 2 years for the student visa. The result must still be inside its validity period on the day you lodge, not on the day you sat it.
Student and graduate visas use different tables
The subclass 500 and 485 visas do not use the five statutory levels. See the student visa 500 English requirements and the 485 graduate visa English requirements.
Not sure which level your visa needs? Run the free eligibility check, or see how English converts into points on the points calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What MET score do I need for Australian PR?
For a points-tested skilled visa you need at least Competent English - 56 / 55 / 57 / 48 in listening / reading / writing / speaking. This test cannot demonstrate Superior English, so it caps the points you can claim at 10.
Is MET accepted for Australian visas?
Yes. Michigan English Test (MET) is one of the eight tests the Department of Home Affairs accepts. Accepted up to Proficient English only - there is no MET score that meets Superior English. Single Section Retake (SSR) results are accepted for eligible visas.
How long is a MET result valid?
Test results are generally valid for 3 years from the test date for skilled and most permanent visas, and 2 years for the student visa. The result must still be inside its validity period on the day you lodge, not on the day you sat it.