Occupational English Test (OET)

Many organizations including hospitals, universities & colleges, are using OET as proof of candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in a demanding healthcare environment.

OET features 12 specializations, each of which matches up to a particular profession: speech pathology, optometry, podiatry, dentistry, pharmacy, medicine, radiography, occupational therapy, dietetics, nursing, physiotherapy, and veterinary science. Healthcare organizations in many countries choose OET because it helps them to select healthcare professionals with the right level of English proficiency to deliver safe and high quality care.

Governments, healthcare boards and councils have a crucial role to play in safe-guarding public safety.  When they need to select healthcare professionals for English-speaking environments, OET gives confidence for safe and effective practice. OET is required for below professions:

• Healthcare Professionals

• Medical professionals

• Doctors

• Nurses

• Premedical stuff

• Pharmacist

• Healthcare organizations

Format of the OET test:

The OET Test reflects real workplace task and relevant language skills. To precisely measure each individual’s knowledge, the OET test is divided into four subsections which focus on diverse language skills. Here are the four sections:

• 1. Listening (about 50 minutes)

• 2. Reading (60 minutes)

• 3. Writing (45 minutes)

• 4. Speaking (about 20 minutes)