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OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST (OET)

What is OET and what does OET assess? 

OET is an international English language test that assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals seeking to register and practise in an English-speaking environment

OET provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – with an emphasis on communication in healthcare professional settings. For more information, go to www.occupationalenglishtest.org

 

Who is OET for?

OET tests health practitioners from the following 12 professions:

DentistryOccupational TherapyPodiatry
DieteticsOptometryRadiography
MedicinePharmacySpeech Pathology
NursingPhysiotherapyVeterinary Science

What’s in the test?

The test is divided into four sub-tests:

• Listening

• Reading

• Writing

• Speaking.

Click HERE for detailed information about the test.

 

Who uses OET as proof of English proficiency?

OET is used as proof of English proficiency by:

• Health regulators in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia, Dubai and Singapore accept OET for registration in 12 healthcare professions.

• Australian Department of Immigration and Immigration New Zealand accept OET for all visa categories, which may require an English test, including Skilled Migrant Category.

• Leading health educators in Australia and New Zealand accept OET for admission to healthcare courses.

Click HERE for an up to date list of organisations.

 

What preparation support does OET provide to candidates?

The OET Preparation Portal  contains a range of preparation materials, many of which are free of charge.

Follow OET on Facebook for regular preparation tips and news.

 

How to apply for OET

You can apply and pay for the test online three or more weeks before your selected test date at www.occupationalenglishtest.org

 

 

 

Discover English is an authorised OET examination centre. 
Paper-based examinations are held regularly on Campus.

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST DATES

(Paper Based)


TBA


Exam Fee

$587 AUD

Book an Occupational English Test HERE

OET Links

OET Website

https://oet.com/

OET Test Overview

https://oet.com/test/test-overview

OET Recognition

https://oet.com/discover/who-recognises-oet

OET Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialOET/

OET YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialOET

OET Preparation

https://oet.com/learn/preparation-information

OET Book a test

https://oet.com/test/book-a-test