OET TRAINING INSTITUTE

 OET TRAINING

OET (Occupational English Test) is designed to meet the specific English language needs of the healthcare sector. It assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals who wish to practise in an English-speaking environment. All four language skills are assessed, with Writing and Speaking tests available in 12 different areas of healthcare. All candidates sit the same Reading and Listening tests.

OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Namibia and Singapore for registration in 12 healthcare professions.

OET is owned by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust (CBLA). It is a venture between Cambridge English and Box Hill Institute.

The Occupational English Test (also known as OET) is an English language test for healthcare professionals recognised by various regulatory healthcare bodies. It assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who wish to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.

Exam pattern/structure

The exam is conducted in four modules, similar to that of the IELTS. While the writing and speaking tests are available in 12 different areas of healthcare, the reading and listening tests are the same for everybody. OET results are accepted in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Namibia, and Singapore. 

The writing and speaking papers are specifically available in 12 versions and are designed to reflect common tasks performed in the workplace.
the listening and reading papers are designed to assess the proficiency and ability of candidates to speak and write English. The topics are health-related and common to all 12 professionals.