The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language proficiency test specifically designed for healthcare professionals. It assesses the language skills of healthcare professionals who seek to practice in an English-speaking environment, primarily for countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. OET measures the ability of candidates to communicate effectively in a healthcare setting, focusing on language skills relevant to their profession.
Healthcare professionals choose OET because it helps them prove they have the right level of English for work or study, while also learning the kind of language they will need every day at work.

OET is widely recognised as proof of English proficiency for registration, study and work in the healthcare sector, as well as for visas in some countries.

OET provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking – with an emphasis on communication in medical and health professional settings.

OET comprises four sub-tests:

1. Listening (approximately 45 minutes)
2. Reading (60 minutes)
3. Writing (45 minutes)
4. Speaking (approximately 20 minutes)