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OET requirements for Council for Nurses and Midwives Malta

For non-EU qualified nurses and midwives applying in Malta, the Council requires OET Speaking B (350 or above) and Listening, Reading and Writing C+ (300 or above); the certificate must be valid when submitted.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026Official source ↗

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Minimum OET scores

0–500 per sub-test
300Listening
300Reading
300Writing
350Speaking

Applies to the Council’s non-EU qualified registration route. English evidence is one part of registration; the Council also specifies qualification recognition and bridging-course documents.

The rules around the lines

Lines apply
Current published rule; no commencement date stated.
Combining sittings
Not stated on the published page. Confirm with the Council before booking a partial resit.
OET@Home
Not confirmed by this source. Check the exact delivery mode with the regulator before booking.
Validity
Certificate must be valid at submission; the cited page does not give a numerical expiry.
Single sub-test resit
Confirm regulator acceptance before booking a single sub-test.
Version
OET Nursing for nurses and midwives.
Check with the regulator: we couldn't confirm oET@Home and other delivery-mode acceptance; combining sittings and numerical validity period from an official source.

Questions candidates ask

What OET scores are required?

For non-EU qualified nurses and midwives applying in Malta, the Council requires OET Speaking B (350 or above) and Listening, Reading and Writing C+ (300 or above); the certificate must be valid when submitted.

Can I combine OET results?

The cited Council page does not state a combining rule. Confirm before booking a partial test.

Does this also apply to every healthcare profession?

Applies to the Council’s non-EU qualified registration route. English evidence is one part of registration; the Council also specifies qualification recognition and bridging-course documents.

Sources

Last checked 26 Oct 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.