OET (Occupational English Test)
An English test built for healthcare professionals, with tasks set in real clinical contexts.
- Provider
- CBLA
- Score scale
- 0–500 (score)
- Format
- Four sub-tests — Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking — with Writing and Speaking tailored to twelve professions (medicine, nursing and more).
- Length
- About 3 hours.
Where it's accepted
Recognised by healthcare regulators and some universities for clinical programmes; graded A–E and mapped to a 0–500 numeric score.
This is an admissions test, not an English-language requirement, so it doesn't map to our catalogue's language bars. Whether a programme needs it is stated on each programme's official page.
Frequently asked questions
How is OET (Occupational English Test) scored?
OET (Occupational English Test) is reported on a 0–500 (score) scale.
How long is OET (Occupational English Test)?
About 3 hours.
Where is OET (Occupational English Test) accepted?
Recognised by healthcare regulators and some universities for clinical programmes; graded A–E and mapped to a 0–500 numeric score.
Score requirements vary by university, programme and scholarship — always confirm on the official page. Global Study Prep is independent and not affiliated with any test provider.