OET

 

Test overview

OET is the international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.

Healthcare Professions

OET has been developed specifically for 12 healthcare professions.

  • Dentistry
  • Dietetics
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Radiography
  • Speech Pathology
  • Veterinary Science

Delivery modes

OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

OET Test on Paper

• Book your test 24 days in advance to test day*

• Book your test on Fridays and Saturdays during each test administration

• Receive your results after 17 days

*Subject to change
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

OET Test on Computer

• Book your test 7 days in advance to test day

• Book your test on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during each test administration

• Receive your results in just 10 days**

**OET on Computer results are released within 10 days for 95% of candidates.
OET - English language test for healthcare professionals

OET Test@Home®

• Book your test 7 days in advance to test day

• Book your test on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during each test administration

• Receive your results in just 10 days**

**OET on Computer results are released within 10 days for 95% of candidates

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

OET Test FAQs

What do I need to know about each test type?

 

Who recognises OET?

OET is trusted worldwide as proof of ability to communicate effectively.

OET - English language test for healthcare professionals