Occupational English Test (OET)
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What is OET?
OET stands for Occupational English Test. It can be used by Health Professionals around the world to demonstrate their English language skills, in order to register and practice in an English-speaking location.
Who is it for?
The OET exam has been developed for several types of health professions including:
- Dentistry
- Dietetics
- General Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Radiography
What does the exam include?
The exam has reading, writing, listening and speaking sections.
All the content is connected to medical English. The structure of the OET exam is explained on the What’s the criteria for and structure of the OET Test on the OET website.
How do I get ready for the OET?
To prepare for the OET test have a look at some of the free resources are available for download and postal delivery from Study guide on the OET website.
For further support, a list of classes, both online and in person, can be found on the Preparation Providers page on the OET website.
Where can I take the test?
There are several centres across the North West of England where you can take an OET test. You can find one near you by visiting the Book a test page on the OET website.
How much does it cost?
Approximately £320
Further information
For further information please see the OET – The English Language Test for Healthcare Professionals website.