Occupational English Test
About OET
The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language test for healthcare professionals that has been approved by a number of regulatory authorities.
It evaluates healthcare workers’ language communication skills in order to register and practise in an English-speaking workplace.
OET GENERAL
General Facts
- Date and FrequencyOET is available 24 times per year. It happens twice a month for different professions in Health Care.
- Center and Admit CardThe test is available to be given in different centers across the country in all the major cities. The admit card facility will be sent online from TOEFL organising committee "ETS".
- ResultThe results are available 16 business days following each test day via an online profile on the OET website.Statements of Results can be retrieved in its official form from your online profile. You can choose the test administration you want to download a Statement of Results for, which will show you the scores you got in that administration.
Sections
Reading
60 Minutes
The Reading sub-test is divided into three sections with a
total of 42 questions. It takes 60 minutes to complete all
three segments. Because the topics are of general
healthcare interest, people from all professions can apply.
The Reading sub-test structure :
Part A – expeditious reading task (15 minutes)
Part B and Part C – careful reading tasks (45 minutes)
Speaking
20 Minutes
Individually, the candidate takes part in two role-plays in the Speaking sub-test. In each role-play, the candidate plays a patient, a client, or a patient's relative or carer, while the interlocutor plays a patient, a client, or a patient's relative or carer. In veterinary science, the interlocutor is the animal's owner or caregiver.
Writing
45 Minutes
The assignment is to compose a letter, generally a reference letter. In some cases, particularly for certain callings, an alternate kind of letter is required: for example a letter of move or release, or on the other hand a letter to prompt or illuminate a patient, carer, or bunch.
Listening
50 Minutes
Applicants are expected to exhibit that they can follow and comprehend a scope of wellbeing related spoken materials, for example, patient interviews and talks. It comprises
of 3 parts.
Part A - consultation extracts (about 5 minutes each)
Part B – short workplace extracts (about 1 minute each)
Part C – presentation extracts (about 5 minutes each)
Fees
*before booking closing date
*after booking closing date
OET Exam Registration Process
Must haves for booking a Test:
- A digital passport photo
- Credit card or payment details
- Your identification document (Passport or any national govt issued ID).
Visit the Official Website and click on Book a Test
Select the country in which you want to take test.
Select your desired test center and check whether it gives your mode of attempting the paper (Computer or Paper)
Register (as a new user) or Login (As an existing user) with your credentials
Fill in the required details further and login to apply for test
Fill in the details regarding your profession, country, test date, venue and finally proceed with payment to book the test
FAQ
OET is perceived by administrative medical services sheets and gatherings in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA,Ireland, Dubai, Singapore, Namibia and Ukraine. Numerous associations, including clinics, colleges and schools, are involving OET as evidence of an up-and-comer’s capacity to impart successfully in a requesting medical care climate. Furthermore, OET is perceived by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Immigration New Zealand for all visa classifications where an English test might be required.
For every one of the four sub-tests that make up OET, applicants get a mathematical score from 0-500 out of 10-point increases for example 350,360, 370. The numeric score is planned to a different letter grade, going from A (most elevated) to E (least). There is no general grade for OET.
