OET for NMC registration
OET for NMC registration
To work as a nurse or midwife in the UK, you must first apply to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). OET is an accepted English test to provide evidence of your ability to communicate effectively in English for the NMC registration process. OET Nursing in the only English test designed specifically for nurses and uses real healthcare scenarios, so you’ll feel more confident on test day. Start your NMC registration journey and book your test today.
OET process for NMC registration
Step 1 - Prepare for OET
Study using official OET preparation resources, including videos, guides, and free sample tests.
Step 2 - Book your test
Choose from: OET on Paper at a test venue, OET on Computer at a test venue or OET@Home® (select candidates only).
Step 3 - Test Day
You will sit OET on your test date, completing each of the four sub-tests.
OET abides by testing protocols that work to safeguard health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Step 4 - Receive Your Results
Your results will be published approximately 12 business days after test day.
Step 5 - Share your results
Give the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) access to your results through your OET account.
Practice Material
Find preparation material and understand each sub-test in more detail.
Prepare for success
Preparation for OET is key, even for those with a high level of English proficiency. OET is not a multiple-choice test and the test tasks are demanding.
An extensive array of preparation materials is available to all candidates and our education team regularly emphasises the importance of all test-takers being familiar with both the test construct and the assessment criteria. We advise that you prepare thoroughly before attempting OET
