Information for Overseas Applicants

All applicants who trained overseas must apply via the equivalence route.

Any applicant submitting overseas qualifications as evidence of suitability for registration must provide a UK ENIC statement of comparability

If you are seeking work and RCT registration is a requirement of the role, please direct potential employers to the 'Guidance for employers and recruiters' document that has been created by the RCT Management Board. 

English Language Requirements 

When applying to the RCT you must demonstrate evidence of English language proficiency. The ability to communicate effectively in English is crucial to working in the UK. This applies to all applicants who trained overseas and are not from a country recognised as one with a majority English speaking population by the United Kingdom Home Office.  The requirement applies even if overseas awards obtained were taught in English. Please note that UK NARIC is not an acceptable method for evidencing English Language proficiency for entry onto the register.

Only the following tests can be accepted:

i) International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
We will accept an IELTS academic or general examination certificate that confirms you achieved:
• an overall score of at least 7
• no element of reading, speaking, listening or writing below 6.5

Combining IELTS test scores
You can achieve the required mark across two test sittings if :
• the overall score is at least 7 on both certificates, and
• a minimum of 6.5 is obtained in all four categories across the two tests

ii) Occupational English Test (OET)
We will accept an OET examination certificate that confirms you achieved:
• at least a grade B in the writing section (NMC C+)
• only one score lower than B in the other three sections and no lower than C+

Combining OET test scores
You can achieve the required mark across two test sittings if:
• you’re achieve at least a grade B in the writing section in at least one of the test sittings
• you achieve only one score lower than B in the other three sections and no lower than C+ across both test sittings

Please note, you don't need to resit all sections and can just resit the sections where you don't meet the minimum requirements.

You do not need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency if you are a British Citizen. 

For more information please view Examples of combining OET scores