Occupational English Test (OET)

The Occupational English Test (OET) for overseas health professionals assesses the English language skills of all health professionals wishing to study in, migrate to and work in Australia and New Zealand. It assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. People wishing to work in Australia and New Zealand in any area of medicine or healthcare are required to take the OET and can benefit from the OET preparation course. The Test measures the language competency of health professionals who are seeking registration and the ability to practise in an English-speaking context Currently, it assesses English language competency as it is used in the following professions in Australia: Dentistry Pharmacy Dietetics Podiatry Medicine Physiotherapy Nursing Radiography Occupational Therapy Speech Pathology Optometry and Veterinary Science The test is conducted seven times a year in over 40 locations throughout the world, including New Zealand. The OET is made up of four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You receive results for the four sub-tests that make up the OET as one of five grades – A to E. A is the highest grade, E is the lowest. There are descriptions for each grade on the printed Statement of Results you receive: Very high level of performance High level of performance; i.e., able to use English with fluency and accuracy adequate for professional needs Good level of performance; however, not acceptable to a range of health and medical councils Moderate level of performance: requires improvement Low level of performance: requires considerable improvement

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There is no overall grade; you receive a separate grade for each sub-test you take. The written papers are normally scheduled in the morning starting at 9.00am. The Listening, Reading and Writing sub-tests are completed by 1.00pm. The individual Speaking interviews are timetabled for the afternoon, from around 1.00pm until 6.00pm. You must be available for the whole of this period; the exact time of your interview is sent to you with the detailed venue information. How much does the OET cost?  To take the Test in Australia,  the fees are   To take the Test  in New Zealand, the fees are  Full sit (4 sub-tests) A$ 528   Full sit (4 sub-tests) A$ 775  3 sub-tests A$ 418   3 sub-tests A$ 600  2 sub-tests A$ 297   2 sub-tests A$ 425  1 sub-test A$ 176   1 sub-test A$ 225  All Australian prices include GST.  All Test fees are in Australian Dollars.       To apply for the test, one has to apply (and make payment online) at the following link:Click Here For more information on OET, please visit: Official website at http://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/