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1. Occupational English Test
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2. OET is an international English language test that assesses the
language communication skills of healthcare professionals
who seek to register and practice in an English-speaking
environment.
What is OET
OET is trusted by regulators, hospitals & universities in
the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and
Singapore as proof of ability to communicate
effectively.

3. OET Exam Structure
OET covers all four language skills with an emphasis on
communication in a healthcare environment.
1. Listening 3. Writing
2. Speaking 4. Reading
Writing Speaking Reading

4. 1. Listening
The listening test consists of two parts. In Part A,
candidates listen to a simulated consultation (dialogue)
between a professional and a patient and are required to
take notes under headings.
In Part B, candidates listen to a health professional giving
a short talk on a health-related topic and are required to
complete a range of open-ended and fixed-choice
questions

5. 2. Speaking
The speaking test is in the form of one-to-one
conversations with an interlocutor. It starts with a short
warm-up interview about the candidate’s professional
background. This is followed by two role plays.
Candidates have 2–3 minutes to prepare for each role
play. Role plays last about five minutes and are based on
typical interactions between a health professional and a
patient.

6. 3. Writing
The writing paper asks candidates to write a letter, usually
a letter of referral. For some professions a different type
of letter is required, e.g. a letter of transfer or discharge,
or a letter to advise a patient, career or group.
Candidates are given case notes which must be included
in their letter

7. 4. Reading
The reading test consists of two parts. In Part A, lasting 15
minutes, candidates are asked to skim read 3 or 4 short
texts and complete a summary paragraph by filling in the
missing words. It is designed to test the reader’s ability to
scan texts within a time limit, source information from
multiple texts, and synthesize information.
In Part B, lasting 45 minutes, candidates are asked to
read two passages on a general healthcare topic and
answer 8–10 multiple choice questions for each text. It is
designed to test the reader’s ability to read and
comprehend longer texts.

8. Scoring:
Each of the four sub-tests that make up OET are graded A
to E, where A is the highest grade and E is the lowest.
There is no overall grade.

9. Timing:
OET is available up to 12 times a year and can be taken at test
venues around the world.
Result:
Results are published online approximately 16 business
days after the test. Official statements of results are sent
out in the post following the release of online results. There
is no overall grade – candidates receive separate grades for
each sub-test

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