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IELTS for nurses — common questions
Are the IELTS practice tests on Pulse for Nurses free?
Yes. Ten Reading and ten Listening tests (auto-scored, 40 questions each) plus Writing and Speaking task sets are free, with no sign-up.
Which IELTS version do nurses need?
Most nursing councils, such as the UK NMC, require Academic IELTS. UKVI IELTS is the same test taken at a UKVI-approved centre for UK visa purposes.
How is the IELTS overall band score calculated?
Your overall band is the average of your four skill scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
Can I get my IELTS Writing scored for free?
Yes. A free AI band estimate grades your Writing task against the official IELTS band descriptors and saves the band to your dashboard.
What IELTS band score do nurses usually need?
It varies by council and country — for example the UK NMC generally asks for an overall band 7.0. Always confirm the current requirement with your target nursing council.