English Requirements

English Language Proficiency is a formal requirement for registration in Australia through the State/Territory Medical Boards. The National Policy on English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can be viewed here and on the websites of the State/Territory Medical Boards.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

The IELTS test consists of separate Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking sections. It is administered by IELTS Australia and The British Council at over 230 centres worldwide. To meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements candidates are required to obtain a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components of the Academic module.

All enquiries about IELTS should be addressed to:

IELTS Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6285 8222
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Website: www.ielts.org

Occupational English Test (OET)

The OET is conducted in four parts, consisting of separate Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking sections. The OET is held several times a year in Australia and in Australian migration offices overseas. To meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements candidates are required to pass the OET for medical practitioners with grades of A or B in each of the four components.

All enquiries about the OET should be addressed to:

CAE - OET Centre
GPO Box 372
Melbourne Victoria 3001
Ph: +61 3 9825 3800
Website: www.occupationalenglishtest.org

English Preparation Courses

For information about specialised 'English for Health Professionals' courses and/or workshops contact:

Victoria University
English Language and Preparatory Programs and Services
Online Option
Telephone +61 9919 2924
Website http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/oet/

CAE Access Education
253 Flinders Lane
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone +61 3 9652 0719
Website: http://www.cae.edu.au/?infosection=oetprep

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Language Centre
488 South Road
Moorabbin Victoria 3189
Telephone: +61 3 9209 5768
Website http://www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/index.cfm

Information on other English preparation courses in Australia and overseas can be found at the OET Centre website at www.occupationalenglishtest.org