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GAPICTInternational Testing Centre
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OET

Occupational English Test

An English test for healthcare professionals, set in real clinical situations.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
About 2h 45m
Delivered through
Centres + home
Results
Computer and OET@Home: from 48 hours, with 95% within 6 days of the last sub-test. Paper: about 12–13 days (5–6 days in India and the Philippines).

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Overview

OET tests the English of healthcare professionals in 12 professions. Listening and Reading are common to all; Writing and Speaking are specific to your profession. You can take it on paper, on computer at a venue, or at home.

Who it is for

  • Doctors, nurses and other health professionals registering abroad
  • International medical graduates on the ECFMG pathway
  • Doctors and nurses applying to the GMC or NMC in the UK

Versions

OET Test on Paper

Pen-and-paper test at a secure venue.

OET Test on Computer

Taken at an approved test centre. Speaking is done online from home, or at the venue in some countries, within 5 days of the other sub-tests.

OET@Home

Taken remotely on your own computer.

Where it is accepted

  • UK registration with the GMC, NMC and HCPC
  • Australian registration (Ahpra)
  • ECFMG pathways for US residency
  • Registration in Ireland (NMBI), New Zealand and Canada (FMRAC)

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

OET sections
SectionWhat it involves
ListeningThree parts, 42 questions, about 40 minutes.
ReadingThree parts, 42 questions, 60 minutes.
WritingOne profession-specific letter (for example a referral). 5 minutes' reading time plus 40 minutes' writing.
SpeakingProfession-specific role-plays, about 20 minutes in total.

Total time: About 2 hours 45 minutes across the four sub-tests.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Each sub-test is scored 0–500 in 10-point steps and mapped to a grade from A (highest) to E. Grade B equals 350.
Validity
OET does not set a validity period. Each recognising organisation decides how long it accepts results.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

A valid passport or national government ID with full name, photo and date of birth (not a driving licence). The ID used for booking must match the one shown on test day.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for OET are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Approved centres (OET venue partners) and OET@Home.

  1. 1

    Book on oet.com, choosing your profession, country, venue and delivery mode.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official OET website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay on OET's booking site. OET sets transfer and refund rules.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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GAPICT's status with these organisations

OET FAQs

Is OET available in Pakistan?
Yes. OET reported three test venues in Pakistan, including a Lahore venue managed by AEO Pakistan. Check the booking page for current dates and modes.
Is OET on Computer accepted like the paper test?
OET says major regulators accept it, including Ahpra, ECFMG, the GMC, NMC and HCPC. Always confirm with your own regulator.
Can I get a re-mark?
Yes. You can ask for a re-mark of one or more sub-tests within 72 hours of receiving results.
What score do I need?
It depends on the organisation. For example, the GMC asks for at least grade B in each sub-test of OET Medicine in one sitting.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

OET and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (OET), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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