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For the Subclass 189 points test, your IELTS score determines how many English language points you receive: - **Competent English** (IELTS 6.0 in each of the four bands): 0 extra points — but this is the minimum to apply - **Proficient English** (IELTS 7.0 in each band): 10 points - **Superior English** (IELTS 8.0 in each band): 20 points **Important:** All four bands (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) must individually meet the threshold. Averaging is not permitted. For most skilled visas, you also need to have your English assessed through an approved test — IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or OET (for healthcare occupations only). See our [Test Preparation guide](/test-preparation) for score requirements across different test types.

I appreciate your question, but test preparation falls outside my area of expertise. I specialise specifically in Australian migration visas, student visas, education pathways, and the roles of MARA-registered migration agents and PIER-registered education consultants. Test prep services—whether for IELTS, PTE, GMAT, GRE, or other qualifications—are offered by numerous private providers, language centres, and online platforms, but recommending specific Perth-based test prep providers isn't within my knowledge scope. However, if you're preparing for an English language test like IELTS or PTE because you're planning to apply for an Australian student visa or skilled migration visa, I'd be happy to explain how those test scores fit into visa requirements. For instance, English language proficiency is essential for student visas (Subclass 500) and most skilled migration pathways, and your test results need to meet Home Affairs standards. For finding test prep courses in Perth, I'd suggest searching directly with the testing organisations themselves—IELTS, Pearson (PTE), or the British Council—as they maintain lists of registered test centres and preparation providers. Local universities and colleges in Perth often offer English language preparation programs too, which can be helpful if you're considering study pathways into Australia. If your test prep inquiry is connected to an Australian visa application or study plans, I'm here to help clarify how those qualifications support your visa case. For targeted advice on test preparation providers in Perth, consulting local education providers or your preferred test organisation's website would be most useful.