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IELTS Score for Nurses
To register with AHPRA / the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, nurses seeking registration to work in Australia must prove English. The requirement is: IELTS Academic 7.0 in each of the four skills.
▶ Take a free IELTS mock testThe requirement
- IELTS: IELTS Academic 7.0 in each of the four skills.
- Alternative: OET at grade B in each section is also accepted; results can be combined across two sittings under set conditions.
- Use IELTS Academic (not General Training) for professional registration.
Always confirm the current rule on the official regulator's website — requirements change.
How to hit your target — free
- Take a free IELTS mock to find your weakest skill.
- Most nurses struggle with Writing 7.0 — use the free AI band checker for criterion feedback.
- Learn the strategy in the free IELTS prep lessons.
- See exactly what Band 7 needs in each section.
Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score do nurses need?
- For AHPRA / the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: IELTS Academic 7.0 in each of the four skills.
- Is OET accepted instead of IELTS?
- OET at grade B in each section is also accepted; results can be combined across two sittings under set conditions.
- How can I reach this score for free?
- Take free IELTS Academic mock tests, study the prep lessons, and check your Writing & Speaking band with the free AI band checker — Writing is often the hardest 7.0 to hit.