{Always check official websites and get individual advice as information can change over time}
There are 4 ways in which you can meet AHPRA’s English Language policy:
Note: AHPRA refers to these requirements as pathways, which can be confusing as they are in no way related to the registration pathways.
Even Australian citizens who have studied medicine in Australia are sometimes caught out. For example, they may have done some schooling overseas or be unable to produce a high school certificate.
There are 7 recognised countries:
There are 4 tests that you can take:
In addition, you can also prove your proficiency by completing:
IELTS Academic Module: requires a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components.OET: requires a minimum score of B in each of the four components.PTE Academic: requires a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills.TOEFL iBT: a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.NZREX: You must pass this.PLAB: You must pass this.
The results of IELTS, OET, PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT are valid for 2 years.
Results over 2 years old will be accepted if you:
Yes – if you have previously been registered in Australia and have used English as your primary language within the past 5 years. This basically means you don’t need to keep proving your proficiency every 12 months if you are currently working in Australia
The Standard does not apply to non-practising registration or if you are a student.
Unfortunately, this does not help you. You must meet the policy via one of the pathways. And generally this means doing a test.
Please refer to the AHPRA website and the English Language Standard for more information: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
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