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IELTS Preparation Programme

Advance your career. Expand your global opportunities.

If you’re a qualified nurse or midwife planning to work, study, or register in Australia, achieving the right IELTS score is your essential next step. At the International College of Queensland Australia (ICQA), our IELTS Preparation Programme is designed specifically for healthcare professionals — helping you build the English language skills, test strategies, and confidence you need to meet professional and migration requirements.

Why Nurses Choose ICQA

ICQA’s IELTS program isn’t just another English course — it’s a focused preparation pathway tailored for nursing and healthcare professionals.

You’ll learn from experienced instructors who understand the language of healthcare, the structure of the IELTS test, and the communication standards required by regulatory bodies such as AHPRA.

You’ll benefit from:
Expert IELTS Instructors

Specialist IELTS instructors with experience supporting international nurses

Targeted Communication Training

Targeted coaching for academic and professional communication

Small Classes, Personal Feedback

Small class sizes and personalised feedback

Real Exam Practice

Practice tests under real exam conditions

Test Strategies and Time Management

Individual guidance on test-taking techniques and time management

Supportive Learning Environment

Supportive, culturally diverse learning environment

Expert IELTS Instructors

Specialist IELTS instructors with experience supporting international nurses

Targeted Communication Training

Targeted coaching for academic and professional communication

Small Classes, Personal Feedback

Small class sizes and personalised feedback

Real Exam Practice

Practice tests under real exam conditions

Test Strategies and Time Management

Individual guidance on test-taking techniques and time management

Supportive Learning Environment

Supportive, culturally diverse learning environment

Target audiences

  • International High School Graduates

Young students offshore seeking the required English score (6.0–6.5) to enter an Australian university foundation year or Bachelor’s degree.

  • Onshore VET Students

Current vocational students in Australia wanting to “level up” to Higher Education or a Graduate Diploma to extend their stay and career prospects.

  • University Applicants with Conditional Offers

Students who have been academically accepted by a university but must clear an English language hurdle before their semester starts.

  • Skilled Migration Applicants (PR Seekers)

Professionals (e.g., Engineers, IT, Accountants) needing “Proficient” or “Superior” English scores or points.

  • Postgraduate Candidates

Students targeting Master’s or PhD programs who require high-band scores (7.0+) to handle complex academic research and writing.

Course Delivery & Duration

Entry Requirement

Be 18 years of age or older

Hold a Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery (or equivalent qualification)

Have at least two years of professional experience

Complete ICQA’s English Placement Test prior to enrolment

Hold, or be eligible to hold, a Student Visa (subclass 500)

Have any questions?
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Have any questions?
Contact us now.

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Contact Us to Enroll

📧          info@icqa.qld.edu.au

🇦🇺          +61 420457883

🇲🇾          +60 17228 8659

📍          2/5-11 Noel Street, Slacks Creek Queensland 4127, Australia