Nurses do not need Grade B in Writing for the United Kingdom
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accepts C+ (300–340) in Writing, not the Grade B that almost every OET guide quotes. Re-sitting to lift a sub-test to B may be a fee you do not owe.
Every gating body OET lists for nursing in the United Kingdom, with the grade each publishes per sub-test. Grade B is 350–440; C+ is 300–340.
| Board | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) | B | B | C+ | B |
- Compiled from OET's own list of recognising organisations, captured 2026-08-21. 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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