OET

The eligibility for OET at home is same as other test formats under Occupational English Test (OET on Paper, OET on Computer at a venue). We have mentioned few of them here:

• You must be a healthcare professional (or nearing completion of your qualification).
• For Indian test-takers, a valid, original passport is mandatory.
• There's no specific age restriction to take the test.
• OET does not set a minimum English proficiency level to register for the test, but the test itself is designed for intermediate to advanced English users.
• You don't need a job offer or university admission to be eligible to take the OET.

Here are 5 steps to register for the OET exam:

• Visit the official OET website (OET.com) and sign up. Create Your MyOET Account and ensure the information is correct.
• Select your healthcare profession at the time of completing registration. Then select your preferred test mode such as OET on Paper, OET on Computer at a Venue, or OET at Home.
• Now select the date and centre of your city. For OET at Home, you just need to select preferred date and time slot.
• Complete Profile & Upload ID.
• Pay the registration fee AUD 587 by using a credit/debit card.

No, there is not any set eligibility for taking OET. The exam conducting body does not set a minimum English level for eligibility to take the test. However, the exam assesses communication skills required for healthcare. That's why, English proficiency is generally necessary to achieve the required scores for nursing registration.

No, you do not need to have any work experience. OET itself does not have a minimum work experience requirement to be eligible to take test. It may happen that the regulatory body or employer you are applying to might have their own experience requirements for registration.

Use OET sample papers to understand the test structure and practice time management for each sub-test. It is a best tool for you to do self evaluation and identify your strengths or weaknesses. Also, it helps you to familiarize yourself with the specific healthcare-related scenarios and language used in the exam.

You can find official OET sample papers on the official OET website. There you can get section wise practice tests for all four sub-tests (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in the "Preparation" section. You can download it on one click and start practicing with it.

To buy the best books for OET preparation, prioritize official OET materials first, such as from Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment, for authentic practice. Aftert that, go for books published by reputed publishers that offer comprehensive coverage of all four modules (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

There is no negative marking system in OET (Occupational English Test) exam. This means your score won't be deducted for incorrect answers. Try to attempt every question of the exam even if you're unsure. There is no penalty for guessing. Your score will only be based on the number of correct responses.

Yes, if you are planning to take the OET at a test center, then you must select your preferred test center during the online registration process. This is for OET at computer or paper. After completeing initial registration, you need to select the preffered location on your selected date.