OET REQUIREMENTS · IRELAND
OET requirements for NMBI (Ireland nursing): what score you need
NMBI regulates nurses and midwives in Ireland and sets the English language evidence international applicants must provide.
OET is an accepted route. The required grade and surrounding rules are NMBI's to set and are reviewed, so confirm the current position before booking.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
NMBI has commonly required grade B, a numeric score of 350, in each of the four subtests. Check the current minimum on the NMBI website before you book your test.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Rules on combining sittings and on how long results stay valid are set by NMBI and can change, so confirm the current detail directly with the regulator.
LAST REVIEWED 6 JULY 2026
PREPARE FOR THE GRADE
Whatever the exact figure, Writing and Speaking are the subtests most candidates lose marks on. WardPass marks practice letters and role plays in seconds against the published OET criteria, and tracks a readiness estimate per subtest toward the 350 line, so you know whether you are on track before you sit the test.
Independent preparation service. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. This page is general guidance, not official advice; regulator requirements change, so always confirm the current rule with the regulator before booking or applying.