SM5.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants
See previous policy: SM5.10 Effective 17/12/2003
a. Unless SM5.15 (on page 24-3) below applies, partners and dependent children aged 16
and older, who are included in Skilled Migrant Category applications, must:
i show that they meet a minimum standard of English to enable successful settlement in
New Zealand, or
ii pre-purchase ESOL training, or
iii provide other evidence which satisfies a visa or immigration officer that, taking
account of that evidence and all the circumstances of the application, they are a
competent user of English (see SM5.5 (on page 24-1) (c)(iii) above).
b. Non-principal applicants meet the minimum standard of English if:
i they provide a Test Report Form (no more than 2 years old at the time the application
is lodged) from IELTS, showing they achieved an overall band score of at least 5 in the
IELTS General or Academic Module, or
ii (if they are the partner of a principal applicant), they have current skilled employment
in New Zealand for a period of at least 12 months that qualifies for points (see SM10
(on page 29-1)); or
iii they provide evidence of one of the following:
completion of all primary education and at least 3 years of secondary education (that
is, the equivalent of New Zealand Forms 3 to 5 or years 9 to 11) at schools using
English as the language of instruction;
completion of at least 5 years of secondary education (that is, the equivalent of New
Zealand Forms 3 to 7 or years 9 to 13) at schools using English as the language of
instruction;
completion of a course of at least 3 years duration leading to the award of a tertiary
qualification at institutions using English as the language of instruction;
that the applicant holds General Certificate of Education (GCE) "A" Levels from
Britain or Singapore with a minimum C pass (the passes must specifically include the
subjects English Language or Literature, or Use of English);
that the applicant holds International Baccalaureate – full Diploma in English
Medium;
that the applicant holds Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English – minimum C
pass;
that the applicant holds Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) including
a minimum C pass in Use of English;
that the applicant holds STPM 920 (Malaysia) – A or B pass in English Literature;
that the applicant holds University of Cambridge in collaboration with University of
Malaya, General Certificate of English (GCE) "A" levels with a minimum C pass. The
passes must specifically include the subjects English or General Paper;
that the applicant holds South African Matriculation Certificate, including a minimum
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