Learn about the language proficiency requirements for healthcare professionals in Australia. Explore the criteria set by AHPRA, PTE Academic, and OET, which play a crucial role in determining eligibility for registration, immigration, and academic admissions in fields like pharmacy, nursing, and medicine.
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IELTS
AHPRA’s registration standards typically require a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components for registration in certain professions, such as pharmacy, nursing, or medicine.

A minimum score of 7 in each band is required for AHPRA registration.
PTE
PTE Academic is a computer-based test administered at testing centers and achieving a minimum score of 65 overall and 65 in each communicative skill is required for many purposes, including immigration and academic admissions.

A minimum score of 65 in each band is required for AHPRA registration
Also Read: PTE Exam Preparation Course
OET
The OET (Occupational English Test) assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals. To meet the requirements, you typically need to achieve a score ‘B’ in each of the four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

A minimum score of B in each band is required for AHPRA registration.