Occupational English Test (OET)

Occupational English Test (OET)

IELTS
  • Occupational English Test (OET)
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OET is an international English test that assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals. It is approved by governments, regulators and educators for visas, registration, study and work. 

It is accepted for registration in 12 healthcare professions. 

Healthcare profession

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Dietetics

Physiotherapy

Medicine

Podiatry

Nursing

Radiography

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Optometry

Veterinary Science

It is owned by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment, a venture between Cambridge Assessment English and Box Hill Institute. 

Taking your OET 

We are the only OET centre in Leicester. We hold tests one Saturday once a month, at our Abbey Park Campus.

2024 dates

  • October 12 2024

  • October 26 2024

  • November 9 2024

  • December 7 2024

2025 dates

  • January 25 2025

  • February 8 2025

  • March 8 2025

  • April 26 2025

  • May 10 2025

  • June 14 2025

  • July 12 2025

  • August 9 2025

  • September 20 2025

  • October 18 2025

  • November 1 2025

  • November 15 2025

  • December 13 2025

You can book your test directly through OET. The test costs $587 AUD, including a booking fee, which is approximately £310. It includes an online preparation package, practice tests, masterclasses and daily language tips. 

Getting your results 

Your Statement of Results will be available on the myOET portal approximately 16 business days after your test date. 

You will receive a score of 500-0 for each section. This scale is in ten-point increments and mapped against a separate letter grade for each sub-test. There is no over grade. 

Contact us

Our OET office is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm, and Friday 9am to 3pm. 

You can call us on 0116 2242240 extension 4333 or email us.

Terms and conditions

All OET terms and conditions are outlined in the links below. They include the processes for candidate withdrawals, candidate deferrals, test day ID requirements, special arrangements and re-marks.

Please ensure that you have thoroughly reviewed all of the terms and conditions before applying for an OET test.