Is everyone required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency to obtain medical registration in Australia?
Yes. Many international medical graduates come from a non-English speaking background and the level of English competency varies greatly. Through national agreement, all the State and Territory registration boards and the Australian Medical Council have implemented an English Language Proficiency Policy that is consistent. The most commonly used English language test is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). If you intend to seek employment in Australia, it is recommended that you book the next available test date. Please visit the IELTS website at www.ielts.org/ to locate the nearest testing centre. If you have already completed your IELTS, your certificate must be dated within the last two (2) years. For registration purposes, a pass mark is an overall band score of 7 or higher in the academic module with a minimum score of 7 in each component. If you completed secondary education in a country where English is the native or first language, you may be exempted from
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