Professional registration

What IELTS score do you need as a speech therapist in Singapore?

Since 1 August 2025, speech-language therapists registering with Singapore's Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) need IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with no component below 7.0, unless their basic qualification is from one of eight listed countries. That is the highest IELTS level in the AHPC's English table. Results must come from one sitting within two years of applying.
  • Guide updated · 31 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

AHPC minimum scores for speech-language therapy

From the AHPC requirements for registration application page, Table 1 (speech-language therapy column, with effect from 1 August 2025).

TestMinimum for speech-language therapy
IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5 and no less than 7.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking
TOEFL iBT (from 1 August 2026)Overall 5.5 or more and at least 5.0 in each component
OETGrade B (400) in three components and B (350) in any one component

Who needs to show English proficiency

Applicants whose basic professional qualification is from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the UK or the USA do not need to show English proficiency. Everyone else must, before conditional registration can be granted. To be eligible at all you need a basic professional qualification in your profession and an offer of employment in that profession in Singapore, as listed on the AHPC requirements page.

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Rules for results

Only results taken within the two years before the date of your registration application are accepted. There is no limit on attempts, but you must meet every component of a test in a single sitting, and you must show the proof when you submit your registration application.

Regulators change these rules, sometimes at short notice. Confirm the current scores on the AHPC page before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do speech therapists need in Singapore?+

IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with no component below 7.0.

When did the speech therapy requirement change?+

The AHPC lists the speech-language therapy scores with effect from 1 August 2025.

What OET score is needed for speech-language therapy?+

Grade B with 400 in three components and 350 in the fourth, as the AHPC table states.

Which countries' qualifications are exempt?+

Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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Guide updated on 31 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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