đź“‹ About the OET
OET is an English language test specifically designed for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language skills of doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers seeking to register and practice in English-speaking environments. Recognized by healthcare regulators in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, and more.
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IELTS is general academic English; OET is healthcare-specific. Many healthcare regulators accept both, but OET content is more relevant to clinical practice.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Cost
- $587 AUD
- Validity
- 2 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
120+
in 45+ Countries
- Countries
- 45+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-09-01
OET Accepted for More UK Healthcare Roles
2024-06-15
OET@Home Permanent Option
2024-03-01
Updated Writing Assessment Criteria