OET results are accepted as proof of English language skills worldwide, including in the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Proof of your English language skills
Below is a list of countries that recognise OET results as proof of English language proficiency.
Australia
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper and OET on Pomputer at a venue unless otherwise stipulated:
Government:
The Department of Home Affairs recognises OET for various visa categories including skilled migration and student visas.
- Immigration SA, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment
- NSW Department of Industry
- Western Australia, Department of Training and Workforce Development – Migration Services
- Visas and migration | NSW Government
For Australian visa purposes, visa applicants must attain the required score for each of the four components of the OET Test. Unlike other tests the Department of Home Affairs has approved for visas, visa applicants can provide OET Test results achieved in more than one test sitting.
For example, visa applicants can combine OET Test results from both a full test and one, two or three sub-tests to achieve the required scores. Scores across multiple test sittings can be submitted as long as the first full test was completed within three years of submitting a valid visa application.
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – AHPRA
National agency responsible for the registration and accreditation of 14 health professions in Australia. Visit www.ahpra.gov.au for more information.
The following AHPRA Boards recognise OET:
- Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
- Dental Board of Australia
- Medical Board of Australia
- Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Optometry Board of Australia
- Paramedicine Board of Australia
- Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Podiatry Board of Australia
Other Boards and Councils
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council - OET on Paper only
- Australian Dental Council - OET on Paper only
- Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) - OET on Paper only
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council - OET on Paper only
- Australian Pharmacy Council - OET on Paper only
- Australian Physiotherapy Council - OET on Paper only
- Dietitians Association of Australia - OET on Paper only
- Occupational Therapy Council of Australia – all test types
- Sino-Australia Association of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine - OET on Paper only
- South Australian Medical Education and Training - OET on Paper only
- Speech Pathology Australia - OET on Paper only
Universities and Education:
- Australian Catholic University - OET on Paper only
- Charles Darwin University - OET on Paper only
- Charles Sturt University
- Curtin University - OET on Paper only
- CQ University - OET on Paper only
- Deakin University - OET on Paper only
- Edith Cowan University - OET on Paper only
- Federation University - OET on Paper only
- Flinders University - OET on Paper only
- Griffith University
- James Cook University - OET on Paper only
- Macquarie University
- Murdoch University - OET on Paper only
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University - OET on Paper only
- Southern Cross University - OET on Paper only
- Swinburne University of Technology
- The University of Adelaide - OET on Paper only
- University of Canberra - OET on Paper only
- University of Newcastle - OET on Paper only
- University of New England - all types of OET
- University of Notre Dame Australia - OET on Paper only
- University of Queensland - OET on Paper only
- University of South Australia
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of the Sunshine Coast - OET on Paper only
- University of Wollongong
- Victoria University - OET on Paper only
- Western Sydney University - OET on Paper only
TAFEs and Higher Education Institutions:
- ALACC Health College, Australia - OET on Paper only
- Australian College of Nursing - OET on Paper only
- Box Hill Institute - OET on Paper only
- Chisholm Institute - OET on Paper only
- Curtin College - OET on Paper only
- Edith Cowan College - OET on Paper only
- Education Centre of Australia – OET on Paper only
- EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd - OET on Paper only
- Gordon Institute of TAFE - OET on Paper only
- Holmesglen Institute - OET on Paper only
- Lawson College Australia - OET on Paper only
- Lonsdale Institute - OET on Paper only
- Rhodes College - OET on Paper only
- Sydney Shoulder Research Institute - all test types
- TAFE International WA - OET on Paper only
- TAFE NSW
- TAFE Queensland - OET on Paper only
- TAFE SA
- UOW College Australia - all test types
Other organisations
- Queensland Police Service - OET on Paper and OET on Computer at test venues
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Canada
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards & Colleges:
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador – OET on paper and OET on computer at test venues
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC)
Practice Ready Assessment Programs:
OET results can be shared directly with:
OET results are assessed by the relevant College of Physicians and Surgeons:
- Practice Ready Assessment Alberta
- University of Manitoba Practice Ready Assessment – Family Practice and Practice Ready Assessment – Specialty Practice
- Practice Ready Assessment – Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program
- Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment
Academic Programs:
- Alberta Health Services – OET on Paper and OET on Computer at test venues
- AIMGA
We are accepted by CaRMs for the purpose of applications to medical residency programs.
- Share results directly to these programs, as well as through CaRMS:
- The Alberta International Medical Graduate Program
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University
- McMaster University- Postgraduate Medical Education- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
- Share results through CaRMS application (for the listed universities):
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- Dalhousie University
- McGill University
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- NOSM University
- Queen’s University
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Manitoba
- University of Ottawa
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Toronto
Medical Council Canada – MCC recommends that International Medical Graduates (IMG) wishing to practice medicine in Canada consider OET as a valuable preparation resource to pass the required examinations.
Egypt
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Universities and Vocational Education:
India
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Ireland
The following organisations recognise OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
- Medical Council of Ireland
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Dental Council of Ireland - OET on Paper only
- Institute of Technology Tralee
- CORU (OET on Paper only)
A multi-profession health regulator for dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiographers and radiation therapists, speech therapists and optometrists. - The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland - OET on Paper only
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland - OET on Paper only
Universities and Education:
- Munster Technological University - OET on Paper only
- Castel Education
Employers and Recruiters:
- CPL Healthcare - OET on Paper only
- TTM Healthcare Solutions - All delivery modes
- Nursing Agency - KCR - All delivery modes
Maldives
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
Malta
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
Namibia
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
New Zealand
The following organisations recognise OET on paper and OET on Computer at a venue unless otherwise stipulated:
Government:
Immigration New Zealand recognises OET for most visa categories. Candidates can find more information by visiting www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
- Dental Council of New Zealand
- Dietitians Board of New Zealand
- Medical Council of New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- Midwifery Council of New Zealand – all test types
- New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) - OET on Paper only
- Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand - all test types
- Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- Pharmacy Council of New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand - all test types
- Podiatrists Board of New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- Veterinary Council of New Zealand - all test types
Universities and Education:
- AGI Education Ltd - OET on Paper only
- Ara Institute of Canterbury - OET on Paper only
- Aspire2 International - OET on Paper only
- ATMC New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- Ignite Colleges - OET on Paper only
- Manukau Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
- New Zealand Tertiary College
- NorthTec - OET on Paper only
- Otago Polytechnic - OET on Paper only
- Southern Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
- Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
- Unitec Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
- Universal College of Learning
- University of Auckland - OET on Paper only
- University of Otago Language Centre - OET on Paper only
- Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)
- Whitireia New Zealand - OET on Paper only
- WINTEC
- UP Education
Philippines
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Universities and Education:
- Ateneo de Davao University - OET on Paper only
- ATS Learning Center
- De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University
- Lyceum of the Philippines University – Laguna - OET on Paper only
- Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas
- Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology - OET on Paper only
Recruitment:
Qatar
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Providers:
Singapore
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
- Singapore Dental Council
- Singapore Medical Council
- Singapore Pharmacy Council
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) is a professional board which governs and regulates registered allied health professionals in Singapore:
Spain
The following organisations recognise all forms of OET unless otherwise stipulated:
Universities and Education:
Sri Lanka
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper at a venue unless otherwise stipulated:
Recruitment Agencies:
Ukraine
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
United Arab Emirates
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Healthcare Authorities:
United Kingdom
The following organisations recognise OET on Paper unless otherwise stipulated:
Government:
UK Visas and Immigration
Doctors and nurses in the UK are not required to take a separate English language test when applying for a Tier 2 (General) visa if they have provided OET results as proof of English proficiency to their healthcare regulator. This includes the Health and Care Worker visa which sits within the Tier 2 (General).
Healthcare Boards and Councils:
- Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
- ENT UK - all test types
- General Medical Council – all test types
- General Pharmaceutical Council – OET on Paper and OET on Computer at Venue
- Nursing and Midwifery Council – all test types
- Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health – all test types
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - all test types
- Royal College of Physicians of London
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - all test types
- The Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- The Royal College of Opthalmologists
- The Royal College of Pathologists
- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Universities and Education:
- Aston University – OET on Paper and OET on Computer at Venue
- Brunel University London - all test types
- Canterbury Christ Church University - all test types
- Glasgow Caledonian University - all test types
- Imperial College London - all test types
- King’s College London
- St George's, University of London - all test types
- Teesside University
- The University of Sheffield - all test types
- UCL - all test types
- UK Foundation Programme - all test types
- Ulster University – all test types
- University of Chester - all test types
- University of Highlands and Islands - all test types
- University of Leicester
- University of the West of Scotland
- Veterinary Management Group - all test types
NHS Hospitals and Trusts:
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust – all test types
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - all test types
- Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust - all test types
- Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust - all test types
- Health Education England – all test types
- King's Commercial/King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - all test types
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - all test types
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - all test types
- United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust - all test types
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - all test types
- University Hospitals of North Midlands - all test types
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Yeovil Hospital (Yeovil International Recruitment) - all test types
Recruitment:
- Drake Medox UK – all test types
- ID Medical Group Ltd – all test types
- Medacs Healthcare – all test types
- Neptune International Recruitment Services Limited – all test types
- NHS Professionals – all test types
- Northern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust – all test types
- Skill Hire UK – all test types
- Devon Partnership NHS trust - OET on Paper and OET on Computer at Venue
- Devon Alliance for International Recruitment - all test types
- MMA Healthcare Recruitment - all test types
- ID Medical - all test types
- MediLink Consulting - all test types
- Professional Connections - Global Healthcare Recruitment - OET on Paper and OET on Computer at Venue
- Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care - OET on Computer at Venue only
- Sanctuary Personnel - all test types
- Health Care Resourcing Group Ltd - all test types
- Resource Finder - all test types
- ICG Medical - all test types
- Nursing Jobs UK - OET on Paper and OET on Paper at Venue
- HBSUK
United States of America
National healthcare regulators and credentialing organisations:
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) - a member of Intealth – all test types
- CGFNS International – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- Josef Silny and Associates, Inc – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- International Education Evaluations – all test types
Boards of nursing (state and territories):
The requirements for obtaining a license to practice differ in each jurisdiction and are subject to change. Please ensure you are aware of the nursing licensing processes and requirements of the state/territory you're applying to.
The following nurse licensing jurisdictions accept OET results through:
1. A direct application to the state nursing board (with a report from any board approved credentialing service):
- Arkansas – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue (if using CGFNS credentialing services, please send OET results to CGFNS)
- Colorado – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue (if using CGFNS credentialing services, please send OET results to CGFNS)
- D.C. – all test types
- Florida – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- Kentucky – all test types
- Massachusetts – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- Michigan – all test types
- North Dakota – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- Oregon – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- South Carolina – all test types
- Vermont – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
- Washington – all test types
2. CGFNS International as part of your CES (Credentials Evaluation Service) or CP (Certification Program) application:
- Arkansas (see above - several credentialing agencies are approved. If using CGFNS services, English results should be submitted to CGFNS)
- Colorado (see above - several credentialing agencies are approved. If using CGFNS services, English results should be submitted to CGFNS)
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
3. CGFNS International with your VisaScreen certificate. OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue are accepted for the VisaScreen certificate - OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue are accepted for the VisaScreen certificate:
- Alaska – VisaScreen certificate is accepted as alternative means of demonstrating English proficiency.
- Arizona– VisaScreen certificate is accepted as alternative means of demonstrating English proficiency.
For these states, you would:
- Apply to a different state or territory with an initial license application.
- Receive authorization to sit the NCLEX test. Pass NCLEX but do not request the state license to be issued.
- Transfer your NCLEX pass score and use OET results to apply for a VisaScreen certificate.
- When issued, use the VisaScreen certificate to apply for the state license in Alaska and Arizona.
The following US states/territories may not require proof of English language proficiency for nurse licensure*:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Montana
- New York
- North Mariana Islands
- US Virgin Islands
*Candidates applying to these jurisdictions will still require proof of English language proficiency for healthcare worker certification for immigration applications. OET is accepted for all healthcare worker certification.
The following US states/territories may provide an exemption to candidates who took their nursing education with English as the language of instruction**:
- Maine
- New Mexico
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
**Candidates applying to these jurisdictions will still require proof of English language proficiency for healthcare worker certification for immigration applications. OET is accepted for all healthcare worker certification.
Employers and healthcare recruitment agencies:
- MedPro International – OET on paper and OET on computer at a venue
