What are the English language requirements to work in Australia and NZ?
If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) from a country where English is NOT a native or first language (not the official language), then for registration purposes in Australia and New Zealand you will be required to demonstrate your English language proficiency. This can be achieved by completing an examination, or by providing evidence of your secondary schooling in English. Please note with regards to secondary schooling, this is only relevant for high schools in UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Applicants unable to provide evidence of their secondary education in English (not tertiary education, such as your medical studies) must have completed and passed a designated test of English proficiency – namely, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination in the Academic module, within the two years preceding their intended registration date in their chosen destination. If you have completed the IELTS exam and your resu
