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Meeting the English Language Requirements

Document Type: Policy
Last Updated: December 3, 2025

Overview

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their English language skills as a requirement for registration. This is important to ensure safe and effective care delivery. LPNs need to be able to provide professional services to clients by communicating and documenting clearly in English, as required by section 28(1)(f) of the HPA.

Last Revision

December 2025 – document name changed.

October 2024 – two additional English tests were added, the Occupational English Test (OET) and PTE Academic.