Occupational English Test (OET)
About the Occupational English Test (OET)
OET is an international English language test that assesses the language and communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.
OET tests international health practitioners in the following 12 professions:
Dietetics
Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
Recognition
OET is recognised and trusted by more than 30 regulatory healthcare bodies and councils in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Many organisations, including hospitals, universities and colleges, are using OET as proof of a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in a demanding healthcare environment.
In addition, OET is recognised by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection for a number of visa categories, including work and student visas. View a list of the Australian and international organisations that recognise OET.
How to apply
To apply, select the next available test date and complete the official OET application form online.
| Test date | Applications open | Results published |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 11 Mar 2017 | Thu 19 Jan to Wed 15 Feb 2017 | Mon 3 Apr 2017 |
| Sat 8 Apr 2017 | Thu 16 Feb to Sun 19 Mar 2017 | Thu 4 May 2017 |
| Sat 13 May 2017 | Thu 16 Mar to Wed 19 Apr 2017 | Mon 5 Jun 2017 |
| Sat 10 Jun 2017 | Thu 20 Apr to Wed 17 May 2017 | Tue 4 Jul 2017 |
| Sun 9 Jul 2017 | Thu 18 May to Sun 18 Jun 2017 | Mon 31 Jul 2017 |
| Sat 5 Aug 2017 | Mon 19 Jun to Sun 16 Jul 2017 | Mon 28 Aug 2017 |
| Sat 2 Sep 2017 | Mon 17 Jul to Sun 13 Aug 2017 | Mon 25 Sep 2017 |
| Sat 7 Oct 2017 | Mon 14 Aug to Sun 17 Sept 2017 Book Now | Mon 30 Oct 2017 |
| Sat 4 Nov 2017 | Mon 18 Sept to Wed 11 Oct 2017 | Tue 28 Nov 2017 |
| Sun 3 Dec 2017 | Thu 12 Oct to Wed 8 Nov 2017 | Fri 22 Dec 2017 |
| Sat 13 Jan 2018 | Thu 9 Nov 2017 to Sun 10 Dec 2017 | Tue 6 Feb 2018 |
| Sun 11 Feb 2018 | Mon 11 Dec 2017 to Sun 21 Jan 2018 | Mon 5 Mar 2018 |
| Sat 10 Mar 2018 | Mon 22 Jan to Sun 18 Feb 2018 | Fri 6 Apr 2018 |
| Sat 14 Apr 2018 | Mon 19 Feb to Sun 25 Mar 2018 | Wed 9 May 2018 |
| Sat 19 May 2018 | Mon 26 Mar to Sun 29 Apr 2018 | Tue 12 Jun 2018 |
| Sat 16 Jun 2018 | Mon 30 Apr to Sun 27 May 2018 | Mon 9 Jul 2018 |
- Applications can be submitted for the next available test date only. If you want to sit a later test date, please return when applications open for that date.
- Applications close at 12.00 midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time on the date.
- Results are published to candidates' online records as soon as they are finalised. Official Statements of Results are sent out via post approximately 5-7 business days after online e-results are published.