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OET, or Occupational English Test, is designed specifically for healthcare professionals. It assesses English communication skills in healthcare-related situations and is commonly used by professionals planning to study, work or pursue professional pathways internationally.

 

Module What it tests Time (typical)
Listening Conversations and monologues ~30 minutes
Reading Academic passages and tasks 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 data/letter + Task 2 essay 60 minutes
Speaking Interview with an examiner 11–14 minutes

Score Targets By Destination

OET requirements depend on the profession, regulator, employer, institution and destination. Different healthcare pathways may require different scores in each sub-test.

  1. Australia: Requirements vary by profession and registration pathway.
  2. UK: Requirements depend on the relevant healthcare profession and registration route.
  3. Canada: Requirements vary according to the profession, province and regulatory body.
  4. New Zealand: Requirements depend on the profession and applicable registration pathway.
  5. Other destinations: Always confirm the English-language requirements of the relevant regulator, employer or institution.

How we help

  • Our OET preparation support is designed for healthcare professionals who need English for international education, registration or career pathways.

    Current-level assessment
    We identify your strengths and areas that need improvement.

    Profession-specific preparation
    Practice is tailored to healthcare communication and the type of language used in professional settings.

    Writing correction and feedback
    Get guidance on structure, clarity, tone and appropriate professional language.

    Speaking role-play practice
    Build confidence through realistic healthcare communication scenarios.

    Listening and reading strategies
    Improve your ability to identify important information and respond accurately under time pressure.

    Target score planning
    We help you understand the score requirements relevant to your intended pathway.

OET is an English language test designed specifically for healthcare professionals.

OET is intended for healthcare professionals and covers profession-specific communication contexts.

The required score depends on your profession, regulator, employer or institution. There is no single score requirement for every pathway.

It depends on your pathway. OET uses healthcare-related contexts, while IELTS is a broader English language test. The right choice should be based on the requirements of your intended institution or professional regulator.