Guides
Guides for internationally educated nurses
Straight answers on English requirements and licensing exams for the UK, Australia and Canada — then practise with our courses.
UK · NMC
NMC English Language Requirements (2026): IELTS, OET & PTE
The English language evidence the NMC accepts for UK nurse and midwife registration — IELTS Academic, OET and PTE Academic scores, the two-sitting rule, and alternative routes.
Read guide →Australia · AHPRA
AHPRA English Requirements for Nurses (2026): IELTS & OET
English language skills registration standard for nursing and midwifery in Australia (AHPRA/NMBA) — IELTS, OET, PTE and TOEFL scores, the two-sitting rule, and education-based pathways.
Read guide →Choosing a test
OET vs IELTS for Nursing: Which Should You Take? (2026)
An honest comparison of OET and IELTS Academic for nurses targeting NMC (UK) or AHPRA (Australia) registration — format, difficulty, writing tasks, availability and how to choose.
Read guide →Canada · NCLEX
NCLEX-RN in Canada (2026): Requirements, NNAS & US Differences
How the NCLEX-RN works for nurse licensure in Canada — the NNAS process for internationally educated nurses, provincial regulators, the Québec exception, and how it differs from the US.
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