ENGLISH QUALIFICATION & TRAINING

RADAAS Limited has an in-house panel of experts to train candidates to improve their proficiency of English language with a focus to pass the English language test (IELTS/OET) in flying colours. We conduct online classes through video platforms, in addition to providing ample study materials. Our team believes in empowering and installing confidence in every candidate by providing best guidance to leverage their winning potential through series of targeted teaching and mock tests. We are grateful to our in-house panel of experts, their targeted online teaching with comprehensive study material, which is a time tested recipe of success; it has always provided a winning momentum to our candidates in any of the competitive tests.

IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. IELTS is the only English language test approved by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa candidates applying from both within and outside the UK. The NMC’s requirement mandates the candidates for completion of the ‘Academic Training Version’ of the IELTS.

All overseas/non-EU trained applicants (nurses or midwives) who wish to be a part of the registration must complete the International English Language Test (IELTS) before sending their application. The IELTS is scored on a 0-9 band score basis. Candidates must complete the academic version of the IELTS test and achieve:

Applicants may provide two IELTS test certificates to meet the above requirements, but must not have scored below 6.5 in any categories, in either of the test sittings. The two test sittings must be taken within six months of each other to be considered. The IELTS scores are valid for two years

As per the new NMC Update on 28/11/2018, nurses and midwives will still be required to achieve a minimum overall level of 7 in the test. However, a level 6.5 in writing will be accepted alongside a level 7 in reading, listening and speaking.

For more details, visit https://www.ielts.org/

OET (OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST)

The OET is the English language test designed for healthcare professionals to prove their English proficiency. In November 2017, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) began recognizing this assessment as valid for registration in the UK. A lot of healthcare professionals particularly the nursing community have passed the OET to meet the NMC’s criteria of communication and English language proficiency. As a healthcare professional, the OET could be a better option (even more so for nurses) because it uses profession-specific content.

The OET covers all four language skills (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) with an emphasis on communication in a healthcare environment. Unlike IELTS, the Occupational English Test is scored in grades (A-E). To pass, an overall grade of B or A is required. The applicant may provide two OET test report card (scorecard) but the two test sittings must be taken within a span of 6 months. The OET scores are valid for two years.

As per the new update on 28/01/2020, NMC will accept an OET certificate that confirms a minimum of C+ in writing alongside a minimum of B in reading, listening and speaking.

For more details, visit https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/