New Zealand: English language testing policy changed for nursing registration

[Harold Schiffman]

English language testing policy changed  "The Council has changed its
policy on English language testing for overseas applicantsfor New
Zealand registration with effect from 1 August 2008.

The Council has determined that while a pass of a minimum of seven in
each band is still required, this no longer needs to be achieved in a
single sitting of the IELTS test but can be gained over a succession
of tests. Applicants may now obtain a score lower than seven in one
band and resit IELTS to gain a seven in the same band at another time.
The total of seven in each band must be achieved within 12 months of
first sitting the test.

Also, all overseas applicants for New Zealand registration whose
applications are received on or after 1 January 2009, including
applicants from English speaking countries, will be required to
successfully complete an English language assessment to be registered
in New Zealand, except for Australian applicants applying under TTMR
legislation. "

http://allnurses.com/forums/f123/ielts-new-policy-nz-nursing-council-327917.html
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