Grandison Nursing at the Asia PTE Partners Summit 2025
Supporting Filipino Nurses on Their Journey to the USA
The Asia PTE Partners Summit 2025 brought together the region’s major education providers, English exam experts, and international recruitment leaders for a powerful discussion on how to better support globally aspiring healthcare workers. Among the organizations at the forefront was Grandison Nursing, a long-trusted U.S. employer and recruitment partner for Filipino nurses.
As English exam requirements continue to evolve and competition for U.S. nursing jobs grows, Grandison’s continued investment in training partnerships—especially with PTE (Pearson Test of English) and top English review centers in the Philippines—plays a vital role in helping Filipino nurses achieve their career goals abroad.
Why the Asia PTE Partners Summit 2025 Matters for Filipino Nurses
The Asia PTE Partners Summit is one of the region’s most important gatherings for English language education and testing. The 2025 event focused on:
Upcoming updates to U.S. and international English exam policies
Best practices for training health professionals
Innovations in computer-based English testing
Collaboration between recruitment agencies, employers, and review providers
For healthcare workers—especially nurses—PTE continues to rise as a preferred test because it is computer-based, fast, and widely accepted by U.S. immigration and many state boards of nursing.
Grandison’s participation in the summit highlights its commitment not only to recruiting Filipino nurses but also to ensuring that they are fully prepared for the credentialing steps required to work in the U.S.
English Exam Requirements for Nurses Migrating to the USA
To work as a registered nurse in the United States, foreign-educated nurses must meet the English proficiency requirements set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Here are the most important English exams accepted for U.S. immigration and licensure:
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
PTE is now widely accepted for VisaScreen®, making it one of the fastest-growing exams for nurses.
Minimum passing scores for nurses:
Overall Score: 55
Speaking: 50
Listening: 50
Reading: 50
Writing: 50
Why nurses prefer PTE:
Fully computer-based
Quick results (2–3 days)
More predictable scoring
No human examiner during speaking
Why Nurses Must Pass an English Exam
English exam results are required for:
VisaScreen® certification (needed for employment-based visas such as EB-3)
U.S. state board licensure
Credentialing with CGFNS or other bodies
Employment placement with U.S. hospitals
Passing the English exam is one of the biggest hurdles for Filipino nurses, which is why Grandison Nursing has built strong partnerships to directly support exam success.
How Grandison Nursing Helps Filipino Nurses Pass Their English Exam Requirements
Filipino nurses are among the most respected in the world, but many still find English proficiency exams challenging due to strict scoring standards and limited access to specialized training.
Grandison solves this by partnering with PTE and some of the best English exam training centers in the Philippines.
Here’s how these partnerships work—and how they help more nurses qualify for U.S. deployment:
1. Access to Top-Tier PTE English Review and Exam Sponsorship
Grandison partners only with trusted review centers like Niner English Review and GH Premier Review Center both known for:
High passing rates among healthcare professionals
Updated modules aligned with U.S. nursing standards
Highly trained instructors experienced in professional-level English testing
Flexible programs (online + in-person) for working nurses
With these partnerships, nurses receive reliable training, structured schedules, and personalized coaching—dramatically increasing their chances of passing.
2. PTE-Focused Pathways for Fast Results
Because PTE offers one of the fastest turnaround times and more accessible scoring patterns, many US-bound nurses now choose PTE as their primary exam.
Grandison’s collaboration with PTE ensures:
Updated awareness of scoring changes
Exam strategy workshops
Access to AI-driven practice tools
Specialized healthcare-focused coaching
This ensures nurses are not just prepared—but confidently ready—to take the test.
3. Guidance on Choosing the Best Exam for Each Nurse
Not all nurses perform equally on all tests. Some excel at speaking face-to-face (great for OET), while others perform better with computer-based exams (ideal for PTE).
Grandison advisors help nurses select the exam that best matches their strengths, timeline, and state board requirements. This strategic approach maximizes pass rates and minimizes the risk of repeated exam attempts.
4. Assistance With VisaScreen, Credentialing, and Documentation
After passing the exam, nurses also receive support for:
VisaScreen® application
CGFNS documentation
State board registration
Deployment requirements
This end-to-end support ensures nurses don’t get stuck on administrative or credentialing issues.
5. Full U.S. Employment Pathway After Passing
Once a nurse meets the English exam requirement, Grandison helps with:
U.S. employer matching
Immigrant visa petition (EB-3)
Interview preparation
Pre-departure training
Relocation assistance
Many review centers partner with Grandison because they know that once the nurse passes, Grandison can take care of the rest of their migration journey.
Grandison Nursing’s Commitment to Filipino Nurses
The Asia PTE Partners Summit 2025 reaffirmed a shared vision across education and recruitment leaders: Filipino nurses deserve reliable, high-quality pathways to global healthcare careers.
Grandison Nursing continues to lead by:
Strengthening partnerships with top English review centers
Expanding collaboration with PTE to bring world-class training to the Philippines
Creating faster, more structured support systems for nurses aiming for the U.S.
With thousands of Filipino nurses expected to migrate in the coming years, these initiatives ensure that more nurses can pass their English exams, complete credentialing smoothly, and confidently step into rewarding nursing roles in the United States.
Ready to Start Your U.S. Nursing Journey?
Whether you’re still deciding which English exam to take or you’re ready to begin the credentialing process, Grandison Nursing is here to guide you every step of the way—from English exam preparation to U.S. employment and deployment.
Send us an application today to learn more about our PTE partnerships, review center programs, and U.S. nursing opportunities.
