Occupational English Test (OET)
Occupational English Test (OET)
IELTS- Occupational English Test (OET)

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.
2026 dates
January 24 2026
February 7 2026
March 7 2026
April 11 2026
May 9 2026
June 13 2026
June 27 2026
July 11 2026
August 22 2026
September 19 2026
October 17 2026
November 21 2026
December 5 2026
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.