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OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST (OET)

So, what is OET?   

OET is an English language test that judges the communication skills of professionals in healthcare sectors, who chases their dream to land in an English-speaking environment.

Why choose OET?

Healthcare specialists normally choose OET because it helps them prove their level at English for work or study. A genuine assessment will be made after testing all four language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Who Recognizes OET? 

  • OET is recognized and trusted by regulatory healthcare boards and cabinet members in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UK.
  • OET is available for the following professions: dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and veterinary science.
  • OET will be considered as a candidate proof to access their ability to communicate wisely in a compelling healthcare environment.

Assessment Structure

OET test evaluates all four language skills with a special emphasis given on communication. The various tests conducted for the assessment; are Reading (Duration: 60 minutes), Listening (Duration: 45 minutes), Writing (Duration: 45 minutes), and Speaking (Duration: 60 minutes). While writing and speaking tests are performed with respect to their own departments.

Scores

Candidates receive the result as a numerical score ranging between 0 and 500 in 10-point increments e.g. 250,260, 270. The numeric score is graded between A (highest) to E (lowest). There is no overall grade for OET.

Letter gradeNumeric scoreDescription of ability
A450-500Can communicate fluently and effectively.
B350-440Can communicate effectively with patients and health professionals with occasional inaccuracies.
C+ C300-340 200-290Can maintain the interaction in a relevant environment despite occasional errors and lapses.
D100-190Can maintain some interaction and understand straightforward factual information, but may ask for clarification.
E0-90Can manage simple interaction on familiar topics and understand the main point with High-density of errors and overuse of technical language.

With OET, starting your international healthcare career is just a few steps away.