Which English language to choose as a Nurse?
Which English language to choose as a Nurse?
Either you are going to USA or Australia or even Canada, You might have come across various options for English Tests. Variety of options can be overwhelming. So let us simplify this for you.
Before choosing any of the English test, Let’s discuss which of the English test are accepted by organization like CGFNs and Josef Silny. As of august 21 2022, CGFNS and Josef Silny will accept passing, non-expired scores from the following English Exams for the purposes of Visa Screening:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test)
- Cambridge Assessment English
- TOEFL PBT (Paper-Delivered Test)
- TOEIC
- Michigan English Test (MET)
- Occupational English Test (OET)
- Pearson Academic Test (PTE)
Among these options IELTS, OET and PTE are most popular among Nepalese Nurses for NCLEX.
What are the Variables that a Nurse should consider before choosing a language test?
Let us look first into what are these languages and what are the differences between them in the chart given below:-
Features/ Test |
IELTS |
PTE |
OET |
---|---|---|---|
Method of delivery |
Paper-based Computer-based |
Delivered by Pearson Vue platform |
Paper-based Computer-based |
Duration of exams |
2 hour 40 mins |
2 hour 15 mins |
3 hoiur 20 mins |
Speaking Modules |
With an examiner face to face |
With Computer |
Conducted in a speaking face to face in a role play with an interlocutor. |
Visa Acceptability |
Accepted |
Accepted |
Accepted |
Acceptance by USA Nursing Regulatory Bodies |
Widely Accepted by all states |
Accepted by only limited states( as of today none but in progress.) |
Accepted by only limited states. (as of today only 1) |
Cost(Preparation fee is according to our institutions and may vary, exam fees have been rounded up) |
Exam fee:- 26,000 Preparation:- 7,000 |
Exam fee:- 28000 Preparation:- 15,000 |
Exam fee:- 50,000 Preparation:- 25,000 |
Remarks |
Considered:- "Gold Standard" |
Better if you do not like face to face interviews and have a clear tone. |
Specific for nurses and doctors as the questions are all medical history related. |
With all this in mind, ask yourself a question. Am I okay with having only limited states and hospitals to work in?, Am I okay with confiding my opportunities with only limited states?
Some of our nurses are fairly fine with it and go for less widely accepted test like PTE and OET. But some do not like to keep their options limited and go for widely known accepted language test like IELTS.
At the end, you should know that all these test are to measure your English language skills not your knowledge or contents of what you write or speak. All of these test check your vocabulary, pronunciations, your organization of ideas and how you arrange those ideas to give a meaningful paragraph.
No matter which test you choose, we provide all the options for you and help you grow with and score an desired marks. Our courses are running physical as well as online. Contact us today for information regarding all our services.