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English Language Requirement

To start your journey, you will need to satisfy the NMC’s English language requirements.

To start your journey, you will need to satisfy the NMC’s English language requirements. There are 3 types of evidence:

Trained in English- you have a pre-registration nurses or midwife qualification which was taught and examined in English.

Recent Practice - you have a minimum of 1 years recent practice as a nurse or midwife in a majority English speaking country. 

English Language tests- you have recently achieved the required score in one of the English language tests accepted by the NMC. (e.g. IELTS or OET). The required scores/levels accepted by the NMC are shown below:

If you need help booking or preparing for your IELTS/OET exam please click on the button below for more information:

If you have now passed your IELTS/OET (to the required level) please click on this link (link to update chatbot) to update your details and we can let you know the next steps.

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