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Writing

Everything you need to know about the Writing sub-test

About Writing

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Time

45 mins
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Marking

Two OET assessors use the official OET Writing criteria to rate your performance.

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Test structure

The task is to write a letter in response to a set of notes. There is five minutes of reading time at the start and then you have 40 minutes to write.

Videos for Writing

Explore a wide range of video resources and tutorials to build on your knowledge of the Writing Sub-test.

Writing Sub-Test Masterclass

Writing FAQs

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