Is it the same for nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists and paramedics?

Yes. Each of their national boards uses Ahpra's one English standard, so the scores above apply to every one of them.

Can I combine two sittings?

Yes. Two sittings within 12 months may be combined, with floors on each; the IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted. Both sittings must be of the same test, with all four parts sat each time and each part at or above its floor in the table above.

How long is a result valid?

Two years before lodging the application, extended for applicants who have since worked continuously as a registered practitioner in English (at least 26 weeks full-time equivalent a year) or studied in a Board-approved programme, applying within 12 months of finishing.

What if I sat the test before 23 Apr 2026?

Tests taken on or before 22 April 2026 are assessed against the old table; tests from 23 April 2026 against the new; a first sitting before and a second after are assessed against each table respectively.

Can I register without a test?

Possibly. The standard's pathways are combined education, school education, advanced education and test. The combined education pathway asks for at least two years of secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, and the qualifications for the profession taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country. India, the Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan and Egypt are not recognised countries, and South Africa has not been one since 18 Mar 2026.

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What OET, IELTS or PTE score do you need for Ahpra registration in Australia?

For tests taken from 23 Apr 2026, Ahpra asks for OET 350 in listening and writing and 360 in reading and speaking, or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing.

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Minimum OET and IELTS scores

	OET	IELTS Academic
Listening	350	7.0
Reading	360	7.0
Writing	350	6.5
Speaking	360	7.0
Overall	—	7.0

Minimum PTE and TOEFL scores

	PTE Academic	TOEFL iBT
Listening	58	22
Reading	59	22
Writing	60	23
Speaking	76	24
Overall	63	91

Two sittings combined: the floor in each sitting

IELTS Academic	6.5 in every component
OET	Listening 320, reading 340, writing 350, speaking 350
PTE Academic	Listening 53, reading 54, writing 60, speaking 66
TOEFL iBT	Listening 19, reading 19, writing 23, speaking 22

Good to know

Is it the same for nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists and paramedics?: Yes. Each of their national boards uses Ahpra's one English standard, so the scores above apply to every one of them.
Can I combine two sittings?: Yes. Two sittings within 12 months may be combined, with floors on each; the IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted. Both sittings must be of the same test, with all four parts sat each time and each part at or above its floor in the table above.
How long is a result valid?: Two years before lodging the application, extended for applicants who have since worked continuously as a registered practitioner in English (at least 26 weeks full-time equivalent a year) or studied in a Board-approved programme, applying within 12 months of finishing.
What if I sat the test before 23 Apr 2026?: Tests taken on or before 22 April 2026 are assessed against the old table; tests from 23 April 2026 against the new; a first sitting before and a second after are assessed against each table respectively.
Can I register without a test?: Possibly. The standard's pathways are combined education, school education, advanced education and test. The combined education pathway asks for at least two years of secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, and the qualifications for the profession taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country. India, the Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan and Egypt are not recognised countries, and South Africa has not been one since 18 Mar 2026.

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