The Occupational English Test (OET) is an internationally recognized English language assessment specifically designed for healthcare professionals. In the UK, it is widely accepted by regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC) as proof of English language proficiency for those seeking to register and work in the healthcare sector.
Overview of the Occupational English Test (OET)
Why Choose International Cass Academy?
ICA is the best place to prepare for the OET because it offers expert healthcare-focused training and teachers who have been trained by the OET and have an official OET knowledge badge. We know exactly what you need to do to get the required grades, and our lessons and other materials will help you achieve the required scores.
OET takes a lot of time and work to get ready for the test. It can be hard to understand how to get the required grades. What we’re here for is to give you the help you need as you prepare for the OET.
OET Required Scoring:
Each skill is graded on a scale from 0 to 500, with a score of 350 (Grade B) or above for reading, listening, and speaking, for writing at least a score of 300 (Grade C+) is generally required by most UK regulatory bodies.
Key Features of the OET:
Healthcare Focused:
The test is tailored to reflect real workplace tasks, using language and scenarios relevant to specific healthcare professions, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and more.
Four Skills Tested:
- Listening: Understanding spoken English in healthcare settings.
- Reading: Interpreting texts and patient-related documents.
- Writing: Producing a professional healthcare letter (e.g., referral or discharge letter).
- Speaking: Conducting role-plays based on healthcare scenarios.
Who Needs the OET in the UK?
Healthcare professionals who were trained outside the UK and wish to work in the UK’s healthcare system may need to take the OET to demonstrate their English language competence. This includes:
- Nurses and midwives
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Physiotherapists
- Radiographers, and
- Other professionals related to the medical field
Test Availability & Booking services
ICA offer booking services to help international candidate .The OET is available at multiple test centres across the UK and globally. Please note we can help our candidate for the test booking only in the UK. It can be taken as a paper-based test, computer-based at a test centre, Please contact admin in this regard through e mail into admin@icassacademy.co.uk
For more information for OET please visit official website of Nursing & Midwifery council
https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/english-language-requirements/accepted-english-language-tests/oet/
