Prior to enrolment students will be required to complete a declaration using one of two enrolment pathways demonstrating English language competence:
Primary language pathway
Prior to enrolment, you must complete section 1 of the declaration stating that English is your primary language. You will also declare that you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary, secondary (including at least two years between years 7 and 12) education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries. Recognised Countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America.
English language test pathway
Where English is not your primary language, you must complete section 2 of the declaration and provide evidence of a formal English language test result. Students must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) minimum requirements as specified in the English language skills.
The assessment must have been completed less than 2 years ago.
Formal English language tests are listed below, with their required outcomes to support enrolment*-
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - a minimum score of 7.0 overall and in each of the four (4) components
Occupational English Test (OET) - a minimum score of ‘B’ in each of the four (4) components
Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) - a minimum score of 65 in each of the four (4) communicative skills
Test of English as a Foreign Language / Internet-based test (TOEFL-iBT) - a minimum score of 94 overall with a minimum score in each section: 24 for listening; 24 for reading; 27 for writing; 23 for speaking
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might ant to explore pathway options at TAFE Queensland. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
