The Occupational English Test (OET) is a test of English for healthcare professionals which is used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Dubai among others to assess the medical English skills of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives and vets.

Currently, the OET is accepted in the UK by: 

1. General Medical Council 
2. Nursing and Midwifery Council 
3. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons 
4. General Pharmaceutical Council 

Healthcare professionals require a Grade B in the OET to work in the UK. Grade B is an advanced level of English, equivalent to IELTS band 7 and C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

OET exam has been specifically designed for 12 healthcare professions including Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Radiography, Veterinary Science, Medicine, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Pharmacy, and Optometry. 

Why choose the OET exam?  

Most people who have taken the OET recommend this test  because preparation and test materials reflect real healthcare scenarios leading to increased confidence on test day. OET ensures health professionals have the required English language communication skills to deliver safe and high-quality care. OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for visas, study, registration and employment in healthcare.