OET

OET numeric scores and their corresponding letter grades are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) bands. This provides an easy way to understand the level of English proficiency of medical professionals.

OET marks are calculated by using a detailed grading system and not a numerical score. For each of the four sub-tests of OET test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), there is graded from A (the highest) to E (the lowest). Each grade corresponds to a numerical score range:

• For example "B" is 350 to 440.

These individual sub-test grades are then combined to give your overall OET result, which reflects your communication ability in a healthcare context.

Yes it is available for free on OET's official website. Occupational English Test provides a good number of official sample papers for all sub tests. It also, offers practice materials for free on their website, which are highly recommended for your preparation.

Yes, official OET sample papers are designed by the test conducting body (Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment). It presents the test format, type of questions, and difficulty level of the actual OET exam for each medical profession. In short, practicing regulary with OET sample paper will help prepare you for real exam.

Yes, most reputed OET preparation books come with accompanying audio CDs or online audio access for the Listening section and for practicing Speaking role-plays. Some publishers offer e-editition of study materials. Ensure any book you buy includes this important component.

There are many books by reputed publishers that cover all OET sub-tests. However, many OET preparation books focus on individual sub-tests, which offer more depth coverage of topics. If you can buy them, it's beneficial to use specialised books for the sub-tests, where you need more targeted practice.

The detailed OET Exam Pattern can be found in the article above. OET exam pattern at a glance:

Whether the OET test is hard or easy is very subjective. However, the OET test has been created to test applicants' understanding of the English language as medical professionals. So, if your medical concept is clear then this test is easy for you. All you need to do some practice be forw appearing in the test.

Before booking, applicants need to have a MyOET account other than this, here are important information you should have at the time of OET slot booking

• Your healthcare profession
• Test format selection,  whether you'll take OET on Paper, OET on Computer at a Venue, or OET at Home.
• Your valid passport details ready with your name on your registration.

To select your preferred OET date, you need to make test booking as soon as possible. This approach will help you to secure your selected date and avoid situations where all the slots or a selected dates are fully booked. Early booking will give you the best chance to select the desired test date.