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For HCPC use only: Profession AA number
SECTION 5 – English language proficiency
Please refer to the standards of proficency. Every registrant must ensure that they can communicate effectively with patients,
clients, users, carers and other professionals.
Is English your first language? You should only indicate that English is your first language if it is the main or only
language you use on a day-to-day basis. Having studied English or undertaken education or training at an institution where
the medium of instruction is English does not necessarily mean that English is your first language.
Yes No
If no, you must provide proof of your English proficiency. Please refer to guidance notes for details of recognised language tests and
the minimum acceptable scores.
English Language test taken:
If Other is selected, please provide the name of the test:
Scores for: Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Applicants whose first language is not English and who are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their
proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or IELTS level 8.0 with no element
below 7.5 for Speech and language therapists). If you propose to rely upon a non-IELTS test score that is not listed below, it will be
your responsibility to provide evidence that it is comparable to the requisite IELTS levels. Failure to do so will delay the processing of
your application.
** We cannot accept any TOEFL test score undertaken in the United Kingdom.
SECTION 6 – Paying your scrutiny fee
It is a requirement that you provide an email address so that we can notify you when payment is required.
Payment for this application only – When we start processing your application, you will receive an email with a link to
WorldPay payment service.
Please follow the link to make your payment; the link will remain active for 72 hours. If you do not access the link and make
payment within this time, you will need to call us to make a debit / credit card payment. This will delay the application
process as we cannot process your application without a payment.
Email
Please note: If you require the payment to be made by a third party, you can forward the payment link email to them once
received. They will be able to access the link and complete the payment on your behalf.