OET

OET- Occupational English Test

OET

Overview:

The Occupational English Test (also known as OET) is the English language test for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practice in an English-speaking environment.

Occupational English Test is available for the following 12 professions: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology, and veterinary science.

Occupational English Test  is recognized by regulatory healthcare boards and councils in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, Dubai, Singapore, Namibia and Ukraine. Many organisations, including hospitals, universities and colleges, are using OET as proof of a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in a demanding healthcare environment.In addition, Occupational English Test is recognized by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Immigration New Zealand for all visa categories where an English test may be required.

Each recognising organisation determines which grade results mean that candidates meet the language competency standards to function in their profession. A full list of regulatory organisations that accept OET can be seen on the official website.

Candidates who have successfully appeared for their OET can expect their online results to be generated approximately within 16 working days from the day of each test. Students who appear for their OET would be graded on a scale of 0-500 in ten points increment. The numerical score would be further mapped to a separate letter grade for each subtest with (alphabet A) denoting highest to (alphabet E) denoting lowest. There is no overall OET grade.

Test Format:

Occupational English Test provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking – with an emphasis on communication in medical and health professional settings.

OET

Occupational English Test comprises four sub-tests:

Listening (approximately 45 minutes)

Reading (60 minutes)

Writing (45 minutes)

Speaking (approximately 20 minutes).

The cost to take the Occupational English Test is $587 AUD

You can reschedule or cancel your registration at any time.