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OET
Exam
Guide
OET (Occupational English Test) is intended to meet the explicit English language requirements of the health care segment. It evaluates the language expertise of health care experts who long to practice in an English-speaking setting. All four language competencies are weighed, with Writing and Speaking tests accessible in 12 diverse parts of healthcare. All applicants take the same Reading and Listening tests. British School of Language has a long history of helping people preparing for this test. Intensive Course:
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OET is acknowledged as proof of English aptitude in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Namibia, and Singapore for registering in 12 healthcare careers.
Why should I take OET?
- OET is recognized as proof of English proficiency by health regulators in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Namibia and Singapore for registration.
- OET is also accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Immigration New Zealand for all visa categories where an English language test result may be required, including Skilled Migrant Category.
- OET helps develop language skills for success in healthcare courses, clinical placement, healthcare registration and the workplace.
- It’s easy to prepare for the test using OET’s preparation resources, many of which are online and included in the cost of the test.
- Recommended by the past test takers because OET preparation and test materials reflect real healthcare scenarios, so you will know what to expect and feel more confident on the test day.
When and how will I receive my results?
Results will be released approximately 16 business- days after the test.
How is OET scored?
You will receive a separate grade for each sub- test ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest). There is no overall grade. Here are the descriptions for each grade that appear on the Statement of Results:
| OET Grade | Description of ability | IELTS equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| A | Very high level of performance | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| B | High level of performance; i.e. able to use English with fluency and accuracy adequate for healthcare registration, appropriate visa categories, healthcare courses and workplaces | 7.0 – 7.5 |
| C(plus) | Very good level of performance; adequate for appropriate visa categories, healthcare courses and workplaces | 6.5 |
| C | Good level of performance; adequate for appropriate visa categories, some healthcare courses and some workplaces | 5.5- 6.0 |
| D | Moderate level of performance; requires improvement | 4.0- 5.0 |
| E | Low level of performance; requires considerable improvement |
Who recognizes OET?
OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for visas in:
- Australia– The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) accepts OET for all visa categories where an English test may be required.
- New Zealand– Immigration New Zealand accepts OET for all visa categories where an English test may be required.
OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for registration, accreditation and licensing purposing in:
- Australia– OET is accepted for registration purposes by most professional Boards within the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and most healthcare profession Councils for accreditation purposes.
- New Zealand– OET is accepted by most healthcare Boards and Councils in New Zealand.
- Dubai Healthcare City Authority Regulatory (DHCR) – OET is accepted for licensing of healthcare professionals who have not graduated from a program offered in English, nor worked or licensed in a native English speaking country.
- Singapore– OET is accepted by four major healthcare Councils in Singapore.
- Namibia– OET is accepted by the Health Professions Council of Namibia.
UK– OET is accepted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration.
Why OET is used by regulators, educators, employers and immigration?

WHICH COUNTRIES RECOGNISES OET?
OET is recognized by regulatory healthcare boards and councils in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, UAE, Ireland, Dubai, Singapore, Namibia and Ukraine. The below table gives you information about the countries, boards and universities accepting the OET scores:
| Country | Healthcare Boards & Councils | Universities |
|---|---|---|
| Australia |
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Australian Catholic University Charles Darwin University Charles Sturt University Curtin University CQ University Deakin University Edith Cowan University Federation University Flinders University Griffith University
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| Canada |
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| Ireland |
|
NA |
| Maldives |
|
NA |
| Malta |
|
NA |
| Namibia |
|
NA |
| New Zealand |
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| Philippines |
NA |
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| Qatar | Hamad Medical Corporation | NA |
| Singapore |
|
NA |
| Spain |
|
NA |
| Ukraine |
|
NA |
| United Kingdom |
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| United Arab Emirates |
|
NA |
| United States of America |
|
NA |
HOW ARE OET EXAM RESULTS REPORTED?
| Grade | OET score from September 2018 | OET band descriptors |
| A | 500 490 480 470 460 450 |
Can communicate very fluently and effectively with patients and health professionals using appropriate register, tone and lexis. Shows complete understanding of any kind of written or spoken language. |
| B | 440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 |
Can communicate effectively with patients and health professionals using appropriate register, tone and lexis, with only occasional inaccuracies and hesitations. Shows good understanding in a range of clinical contexts. |
| C+ | 340 330 320 310 300 |
Can maintain the interaction in a relevant healthcare environment despite occasional errors and lapses, and follow standard spoken language normally encountered in his/her field of specialisation. |
| C | 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 200 |
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| D | 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 |
Can maintain some interaction and understand straightforward factual information in his/her field of specialisation, but may ask for clarification. Frequent errors, inaccuracies and mis-or overuse of technical language can cause strain in communication. |
| E | 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 |
Can manage simple interaction on familiar topics and understand the main point in short, simple messages, provided he/she can ask for clarification. High density of errors and mis- or overuse of technical language can cause significant strain and breakdowns in communication. |