Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
GOsC accepted tests
From the GOsC's English language requirements page.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (General not accepted) | 7.0 overall, no element below 7.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | Listening 22, reading 24, speaking 25, writing 24 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced, Business Higher, ESOL Skills for Life | CEFR C1 (no scores listed) |
What the GOsC page does not say
The page does not state how old a test result can be, whether IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, or any exemption from providing evidence. PTE and OET are not on its list. Ask the GOsC before you book if any of these matter to you.
Need a SELT for a UK visa?
Where the Home Office asks for a Secure English Language Test, IELTS for UKVI and PTE Academic UKVI are approved. Practise the format free.
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The international application route
English evidence is one part of the GOsC's international applicant process, which also covers your qualification and documents, with amended pathways for some countries. Regulators change these rules, sometimes at short notice. Confirm the current scores on the GOsC page before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do osteopaths need in the UK?+
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no element below 7.0.
Does the GOsC accept IELTS General Training?+
No. It requires the Academic test.
What TOEFL score does the GOsC accept?+
TOEFL iBT with listening 22, reading 24, speaking 25 and writing 24.
Does the GOsC accept PTE or OET?+
Neither is on its list of accepted tests.
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