The English test requirements for nurses are quite difficult than normal in my opinion. IELTS Academic tests are different than the general ones required for spouse visas. I've heard some has to retake a couple of times just to pass the academic tests and these are usually professionals. The level of passing required is also much higher. They have to pass all aspects: reading, writing, speaking, listening. Spouse visas has a minimum level score of A1 when you enter UK and B1 in getting ILR & citizenship. That will give you a score level between 4-5 and only for speaking and listening. With academic, the passing mark is a score level of 7 in all aspects. Take note that these are also timed between 30-60 mins per aspect. Speaking is an interview for 15 mins.

https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/english-language-requirements/accepted-tests/

https://www.ielts.org/ielts-for-orga...pean-framework

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jun/24/english-speaking-ovserseas-nurses-fail-nhs-too-tough-language-test

Also, take into considerations that Filipinos are taught American English which is different to British English. Spellings are not really the same, i.e. realization vs. realisation, optimize vs. optimise, disoriented vs. disorientated, and so much more that will be graded especially in reading and writing tests. Every commas, periods and different punctuation are graded as well.

Take a look at the samples here for IELTS Academic and see if you think you can get a score of 7 in every tests. Answers are usually at the last page of every sample but don't take a peak before answering the questions.

https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/sample-test-questions