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.

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Test information

Interested in understanding more about the OET Test?

Apply for NMC registration with OET – the accepted English language test for International nurses applying to work in the UK.

OET process for NMC certification

Step 1 - prepare for the OET Test

Study using official OET Test preparation resources, including videos, and free sample tests.

Step 2 - book your OET Test

Choose from: OET on Paper at a test venue, OET on Computer at a test venue, or OET Test@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.