English language test accepted by AU Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council

What English Language Test does Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) accept?

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) accepts following English Language Test

Summary:
1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test.
2. Occupational English Test (OET) for nurses
3. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

ANMAC accepts test results that are up to 2 years old. You only have to pass 1 of these tests, not all of them. Scores from 2 different tests cannot be combined.

1) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test.
Applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the 4 components – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
ANMAC only accept test results from one test sitting OR a maximum of two test sittings, in a six-month period only if the applicant achieves:
a) a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting
AND
b) no score in any component of the test is below 6.5

Why take IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. If you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country, then you must be able to demonstrate a high level of English language ability.

English is the third most spoken language in the world, with 379 million speakers worldwide. Being able to communicate in the native language of the country you wish to work or study in, has a wide range of benefits. It is also essential for job opportunities as well as integration into the community.

IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. It is globally recognised by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies including 3,400 institutions in the USA.

2) Occupational English Test (OET) for nurses.
Applicants must achieve a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
ANMAC only accept test results from 1 test sitting OR a maximum of 2 test sittings, in a 6 month period only if the applicant:
a) is tested in all 4 components in each sitting
AND
b) no score in any component of the test is below C

Why choose OET?

OET is the English language test for healthcare professionals. OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for visas, study, registration and employment in healthcare. OET has been developed to cover 12 different healthcare professions. The test assesses all four language skills, using test materials that reflect typical communication scenarios from the healthcare industry.

Healthcare professionals, do you need to take an English test to work or study in healthcare in the UK, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Ukraine, Dubai, Singapore or Namibia? Then OET is the test for you!

By taking OET you will prove you have the right level of English plus you’ll be learning the kind of language you will need every day at work. And, that’s not all – healthcare professionals choose OET because:
OET uses real healthcare scenarios so you’ll feel more confident on test day.
OET is widely recognised as proof of English proficiency for registration, study and work in the healthcare sector, as well as for visas in some countries.
OET helps you develop language skills for success in your career – see stories about people like you.

Successful OET learners have the English language and clinical communication skills to provide high quality and safe patient care.

That means better healthcare for all.

It’s easy to prepare for the test using the OET Preparation Portal – check it out now! Free Preparation Material

3) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.
Applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 65 AND a minimum score of 65 in each of the 4 communicative skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
ANMAC only accept test results from 1 test sitting OR a maximum of 2 test sittings, in a 6 month period only if the applicant achieves:
a) a minimum overall score of 65 in each sitting
AND
b) no score in any of the four communicative skills is below 58

Why take PTE?

PTE is one of the world’s leading providers of secure English language tests.
PTE English tests for study, work, and visas are accepted by the Australian, New Zealand, and UK governments. Trusted by over 3,000 universities and colleges, each year, tens of thousands of people trust PTE to help them prove their English proficiency for study, work, or migration – and to open doors to new careers, experiences, and possibilities.

4) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT.
Applicants must achieve a minimum total score of 94 AND the following minimum score in each section of the test – 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, 23 speaking
ANMAC only accept test results from 1 test sitting, OR a maximum of 2 test sittings in a 6 month period only if the applicant achieves:
a) a minimum total score of 94 in each sitting
AND
b) no score in any of the sections is below – 20 listening, 19 reading, 24 writing, 20 speaking

Why Choose the TOEFL iBT® Test?

Accepted and preferred by universities worldwide, the TOEFL iBT® test is a high-quality, high-standard test that assures admissions officers of your readiness for the classroom and beyond. More than 35 million people worldwide have chosen the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. Here’s why.

When you choose the high-standard TOEFL iBT® test to demonstrate your English proficiency, universities notice and know you are ready to succeed. Accepted worldwide by more than 11,500 universities and institutions in over 160 countries, the TOEFL iBT test is the world’s premier English-language test for study, work and immigration.

The TOEFL iBT test is:
Accepted by 100% of universities in Australia and New Zealand and for all migration visas.*
* May not apply to the TOEFL iBT Home Edition test in Australia.

ANMAC accepts test results that are up to 2 years old. You only have to pass 1 of these tests, not all of them. Scores from 2 different tests cannot be combined.

These are currently the only language tests that ANMAC accepts.