English Language Competency

The AHPRA requirements for English Language Competency are:

• IELTS (academic module):  minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• OET with a minimum score of B or 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• TOEFL iBT: minimum total score of 94 and the minimum scores of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking

You do not need to demonstrate English Language Competency if you apply via Competent Authority pathway. However, you may still need to take one of the above exams for visa purposes.