What OET score do nurses need for Australia?
The minimum OET score for Australia is listening 350, reading 360, writing 350, speaking 360; the source does not state a validity period (source: ahpra.gov.au, checked 29 October 2026).
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OET
- Minimum score
- listening 350, reading 360, writing 350, speaking 360
- Validity
- the source does not state a validity period
- Notes
- Tests on or after 23 Apr 2026. Tests on or before 22 Apr 2026: B, B, C+ (writing), B.
How to book
Book only through the official provider. Confirm the test date and the rules on that page before you pay.
- OET (official test owner)Book an OET testChecked 31 October 2026
Other exams for Australia
Other tests and exams that our data lists for this country.
- IELTS Academicoverall 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7Checked 29 October 2026 · Source: ahpra.gov.au
- PTE Academicoverall 63, listening 58, reading 59, writing 60, speaking 76Checked 29 October 2026 · Source: ahpra.gov.au
- TOEFL iBToverall 91, listening 22, reading 22, writing 23, speaking 24Checked 29 October 2026 · Source: ahpra.gov.au
- Cambridge C1 Advancedoverall 178, listening 175, reading 179, writing 180, speaking 194Checked 29 October 2026 · Source: ahpra.gov.au
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What OET score do nurses need for Australia?
The minimum OET score for Australia is listening 350, reading 360, writing 350, speaking 360; the source does not state a validity period (source: ahpra.gov.au, checked 29 October 2026).
How long is the result valid in Australia?
OET: the source does not state a validity period.
How do nurses book OET in Australia?
Book the test on the official site of the test owner. Official booking and information pages from our checked data: Book an OET test (OET (official test owner)): https://www.oet.com/test/book-a-test.
Which other exams does Australia list?
IELTS Academic: overall 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7; PTE Academic: overall 63, listening 58, reading 59, writing 60, speaking 76; TOEFL iBT: overall 91, listening 22, reading 22, writing 23, speaking 24; Cambridge C1 Advanced: overall 178, listening 175, reading 179, writing 180, speaking 194.
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