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Empowering international nurses: new research on the impact of the OET Test

Discover how the OET Test enhanced the integration of international nurses into the NHS and can help your organisation.
OET Impact Study
Our latest research demonstrates the significant benefits of the OET Test in enhancing the integration of international nurses into the NHS by focusing on real-world healthcare communication skills. Discover how these insights can help your organisation with more efficient and effective recruitment and onboarding.

Key impacts of a healthcare specific English test

Faster integration
Faster integration
The OET Test makes integration into a new workplace faster.
More cost effective
More cost effective
The industry relevancy of the OET Test reduces costs associated with repeated test attempts.
Real world relevance
Real world relevance
The OET Test aligns closely with healthcare tasks, making it the preferred choice for candidate confidence.

Testimonials

What our candidates and recruiters said in their research interviews

Nurse from India, now working in NHS
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"OET was my first choice because it is more specific than IELTS. The focus on medical English made it easier for me to relate to real-life scenarios in the healthcare setting."

Nurse from India, now working in NHS
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"I am explaining to somebody, with OET you just do it once, but for the other English tests you may have to do it twice, so eventually the price will be the same."

Nurse from India, now working in NHS
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"OET is the ticket to the world...OET is a dream come true. When I passed my exam I definitely knew that I was going to come to the UK.”

NHS Clinical Educator
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

"OET’s focus on real-world scenarios made the OSCE feel like a natural progression."

NHS Clinical Educator
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

“OET actually gives you a platform. You know how to actually speak to a patient in UK. So it's much more helpful.”

Discover the full impact of OET
Unlock the potential of your workforce with OET — proven to enhance integration, improve cost-efficiency, and boost real-world readiness. Learn more about how OET can support your business and empower your team.