English Requirements

English language proficiency is necessary for registration in Australia through the Medical Board of Australia. The Medical Board's Registration Standards, including the English Language Skills Registration Standard, can be viewed here.

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 500 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
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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 up to 10 times per year and in over 40 locations around the world. To meet the English Language Skills Registration Standard 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:

Centre for Adult Education - OET Centre
Melbourne Victoria
Ph: +61 3 9652 0800
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 7724
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/web/?category=245

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Language Centre
Website http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/programs/language_centre/ielts_preparation

This is a small sample of the English preparation courses available in Melbourne. Other courses can be found by searching the Internet.