Ireland · Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

Does NMBI accept PTE? No — IELTS Academic or OET

For nurses trained outside the EU, NMBI lists IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic for UKVI) and OET only. IELTS needs 7.0 overall, 7.0 in three skills and at least 6.5 in the fourth; OET needs B in three skills and C+ in one. One sitting only; IELTS online, One Skill Retake and OET at home are not accepted.

PTE Academic
Not accepted
PTE Core
Not accepted
PTE Academic UKVI
Not listed

Source: NMBI: English language requirements · checked

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Does NMBI accept PTE?
No — IELTS Academic or OET. For nurses trained outside the EU, NMBI lists IELTS Academic (including IELTS Academic for UKVI) and OET only. IELTS needs 7.0 overall, 7.0 in three skills and at least 6.5 in the fourth; OET needs B in three skills and C+ in one. One sitting only; IELTS online, One Skill Retake and OET at home are not accepted.
Which English tests does NMBI accept?
IELTS Academic, IELTS Academic for UKVI, OET.
Can I use PTE Core or PTE Academic UKVI for NMBI?
No. NMBI does not list any PTE test.

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