English Language requirements

Nurses who are willing to join the NMC register will have to provide evidence of their english language proficiency. (unless your degree was taught in english)

The NMC will accept the following tests with the following scores: OET (Occupational English Test):


 * at least a grade C+ in the writing section
 * at least a grade B in the reading, listening and speaking sections.

 IELTS (International English Language Test System)


 * an overall score of at least 7
 * at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7 in the reading, listening and speaking sections.