Overview
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a globally recognised English language assessment. It is designed to evaluate the language proficiency of healthcare professionals aiming to register and work in the UK. It is also widely recognised in many other countries, such as Ireland, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, and others. OET tests healthcare professionals from 12 different practices: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology, and veterinary science.
Why OET
By choosing OET, you're not just proving your English proficiency. You're also preparing yourself with the language skills you'll need daily at work. As the only English language test tailored specifically for the healthcare industry, it uses real healthcare scenarios – a feature that can boost your confidence more than an academic English test.
Moreover, OET goes beyond testing your language skills. It replicates the communication skills you need in a healthcare workplace, fostering your professional confidence as you learn.
Why US
FAQ
The OET is an English language test tailored for healthcare professionals. It measures the language proficiency of healthcare workers who want to register and practice in English-speaking countries.
The OET is designed for 12 healthcare practices, including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and others who plan to work or study in the UK and some other countries.
The OET is recognised by regulatory healthcare bodies in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Singapore, Qatar, and many others for registration, study and visa purposes.
The OET evaluates all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking, focusing on communication in healthcare settings.
· Listening (approximately 45 minutes)
· Reading (60 minutes)
· Writing (45 minutes)
· Speaking (approximately 20 minutes)
The OET is available at least once a month. However, you should check the official OET website for exact dates and availability for your location.
You can choose any one of the three OET formats—
1. OET Test on Paper
2. OET Test on Computer
3. OET Test @ Home
You can register for the OET through the official OET website. It is recommended that you register early, as test slots can fill up quickly. Especially for OET on Paper, you need to book 24 days before the test date.
Some preparation materials are available on the OET's official website. However, many candidates attend OET preparation courses to ensure their targeted score and pass at the first chance.
Results for OET on Computer/OET@Home are available within ten days of the test date. Results for OET on Paper at a venue are available 17 days after the test date.
These timeframes may vary due to further checks and public holidays. You’ll receive an email notifying you of when your results are published.
The cost varies depending on the country.