OET
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The preferred English test for healthcare workers

The OET Test is the leading test for healthcare and the most accepted globally by healthcare regulators.

Do you need to take an English test for a career in healthcare?
We've designed our tests to mirror the language you'll use every day in healthcare settings, making it easier for you to succeed, and ensuring you're well-equipped to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare teams.
Opening doors worldwide
Opening doors worldwide
OET is a name that healthcare regulators, employers and educational institutions worldwide recognise and trust. The OET Test is accepted by 500+ organisations în the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand & Canada so you can pursue your international career in healthcare.
Choose between a computer-based test (results in 6 days) or paper-based test (results in 17 days)*
Choose between a computer-based test (results in 6 days) or paper-based test (results in 17 days)*
*OET Test on Computer results are released within 6 days for 95% of candidates.
The best choice for healthcare professionals
The best choice for healthcare professionals
When healthcare professionals take our test, they're demonstrating their language skills at an industry-standard level, so everyone feels confident they are equipped to succeed. So, when you prepare for the OET Test, you're preparing for your next job.
Compared to other English tests, you get more from the OET Test:

Test topics are specific to healthcare so it is easier to succeed

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Test content that helps you communicate confidently in the healthcare industry

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Accepted by ECFMG for medicine in the USA

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

Accepted for nursing license applications in 40+ US states and territories

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

Accepted by General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK 

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

Accepted by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

Accepted by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

Accepted in Ireland by the Medical Council, NMBI, and CORU

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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
Who recognises OET
See the full list of organisations that accept OET
Want to learn more about working in your dream destination?
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OET alumni

Global healthcare leaders

Revathy, Nurse
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"The OET Test opened a world of opportunities for our family. We have come a long way to get here, but with OET we found the confidence to succeed."-Revathy

Marina, Brazilian nurse
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"I started to study for OET and felt way more comfortable because I had knowledge about what the test and questions were about, nursing."-Marina

Brenda, Nurse
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OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"Passing OET was the best gift I could ever give myself."-Brenda

Think OET sounds right for you?
Take the next step towards your international healthcare career.

Hear from Filipino nurse Emjee on how OET prepared her to work with the NHS:

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Emjee, Nurse from the Philippines