thanx for the promt reply. honestly right now i am confused if i have to retake ielts. because i have read in the registration standard that: english language proficiency test results must have been obtained within two years before applying for registration. an ielts or oet result (or approved equivalent) that is older than two-years may be accepted as current, if accompanied by proof that an applicant: has actively maintained continuous practice and/ or employment as a registered nurse, enrolled nurse or midwife using english as the primary language of practice in any of the recognised countries listed in this registration standard; and/or has been continuously enrolled in a program of study taught and assessed in english and approved by the recognised nursing and/or midwifery regulatory body in any of the countries listed in this registration standard. my ielts is already expired but i have continued practice here in uk for almost 3 yrs now..