Nurses need OET Grade B in all four sub-tests for Australia
Every board that registers nurses in Australia asks for Grade B (350–440) in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking — Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. There is no sub-test where a lower grade is accepted.
Every gating body OET lists for nursing in Australia, with the grade each publishes per sub-test. Grade B is 350–440; C+ is 300–340.
| Board | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) | B | B | B | B |
| Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia | B | B | B | B |
Visa and government routes
These decide whether you may enter or work, not whether you may register. They publish their own thresholds and they are not always the same, which is why they are listed apart rather than averaged into the answer above.
| Board | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Department of Home Affairs | B | B | B | B |
| Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) | B | B | B | B |
| Immigration SA, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment | B | B | B | B |
| Investment NSW | B | B | B | B |
| NSW Department of Industry | C+ | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Western Australia, Department of Training and Workforce Development - Migration Services | B | B | B | B |
- Compiled from OET's own list of recognising organisations, captured 2026-10-12. Confirm with the regulator before booking — a board can change its requirement between our weekly refresh and your application.
- Some boards accept scores combined across two sittings and some do not. Where that rule matters it is stated on the full regulator list.
The same question, answered for every country that registers nurses.
Or read the full guide: OET for Nursing.
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