OET Overview
The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English-language proficiency test designed specifically for healthcare professionals. It assesses the four key language skills—Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking—using healthcare-related contexts and workplace communication.
OET is accepted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as evidence of English-language competence for nursing and midwifery registration in the UK.
We evaluate and prepare you across the 4 core sub-tests:
🎧 Listening Sub-test
42 questions | Approximately 40 minutes
Tests your understanding of patient consultations (Part A), short healthcare workplace recordings (Part B), and presentations or interviews on healthcare topics (Part C).
📖 Reading Sub-test
42 questions | 60 minutes
Tests your ability to find information quickly across short texts (Part A), understand short healthcare workplace texts (Part B), and interpret longer healthcare articles (Part C).
✍️ Writing Sub-test
1 Task | 45 Minutes
Requires writing a professional referral, discharge, or transfer letter based on realistic clinical case-notes provided.
💬 Speaking Sub-test
2 role-plays | Approximately 20 minutes
Tests your English language and clinical communication skills through simulated healthcare consultations. You take your professional role, while the other participant plays a patient, relative or carer.
NMC OET Score Requirements for Nurses
To meet the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) English language requirement, nurses and midwives using OET must achieve the following minimum scores:
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Candidates applying through OET should select the OET Nursing test. OET scores used for NMC registration are normally valid for two years.
OET Exam Fees
Check the latest fee for your test location and format on the official OET website before booking.
Full Exam (4 Subtests)
Booked directly via the official OET portal
Our Study Program Highlights
We offer interactive online training designed to support nurses preparing for the OET:
- Live Online OET Classes: Flexible class timings suitable for nurses working shifts.
- OET Writing Correction & Feedback: Detailed feedback on content, organisation, language, grammar and task requirements.
- OET Speaking Role-Play Practice: Live role-play practice with personalised trainer feedback to improve clinical communication and fluency.
- OET Mock Tests & Practice: Regular exam-style Listening and Reading practice to improve accuracy, time management and confidence.