What OET score do nurses need for Ireland?

The minimum OET (Nursing) score for Ireland is Grade B in three components and C+ in one component; the result must be under 2 years old (source: nmbi.ie, checked 29 October 2026).

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  • OET (Nursing)

    Minimum score
    Grade B in three components and C+ in one component
    Validity
    the result must be under 2 years old
    Notes
    One sitting only; OET@Home not accepted; under 2 years old.
    Checked 29 October 2026Source: nmbi.ie

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What OET score do nurses need for Ireland?

The minimum OET (Nursing) score for Ireland is Grade B in three components and C+ in one component; the result must be under 2 years old (source: nmbi.ie, checked 29 October 2026).

How long is the result valid in Ireland?

OET (Nursing): the result must be under 2 years old.

How do nurses book OET in Ireland?

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 Ireland list?

IELTS Academic: overall 7; 7.0 in any three components and 6.5 in any one component.

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