What IELTS score do nurses need for New Zealand?
The minimum IELTS Academic score for New Zealand is listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7; the source does not state a validity period (source: nursingcouncil.org.nz, checked 29 October 2026).
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IELTS Academic
- Minimum score
- listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7
- Validity
- the source does not state a validity period
- Notes
- Same-test sittings may be combined ('clubbing') if all scores are met within 12 months of the first sitting; test-centre only.
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- IELTS (official test owners)Book an IELTS testChecked 31 October 2026
Other exams for New Zealand
Other tests and exams that our data lists for this country.
- OET (Nursing)listening 350, reading 350, writing 300, speaking 350Checked 29 October 2026 · Source: nursingcouncil.org.nz
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What IELTS score do nurses need for New Zealand?
The minimum IELTS Academic score for New Zealand is listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7; the source does not state a validity period (source: nursingcouncil.org.nz, checked 29 October 2026).
How long is the result valid in New Zealand?
IELTS Academic: the source does not state a validity period.
How do nurses book IELTS in New Zealand?
Book the test on the official site of the test owner. Official booking and information pages from our checked data: Book an IELTS test (IELTS (official test owners)): https://ielts.org/take-a-test/booking-your-test.
Which other exams does New Zealand list?
OET (Nursing): listening 350, reading 350, writing 300, speaking 350.
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