The English language test for healthcare professionals
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.
Before booking, please check Professions available on Test Dates
| Test date | Applications open | Results published |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Jan 2019 | Thurs 11 Oct to Wed 17 Dec 2018 | Fri 1 Feb 2019 |
| Sat 2 Feb 2019 | Thurs 8 Nov 2018 to Mon 7 Jan 2019 | Thurs 21 Feb 2019 |
| Sat 23 Feb 2019 | Thurs 8 Nov 2018 to Mon 28 Jan 2019 | Fri 15 Mar 2019 |
| Sat 16 Mar 2019 | Wed 18 Dec 2019 to Mon 18 Feb 2019 | Thurs 4 Apr 2019 |
| Sat 6 Apr 2019 | Tues 8 Jan 2019 to Mon 11 Mar 2019 | Fri 3 May 2019 |
| Sat 18 May 2019 | Tues 29 Jan 2019 to Mon 22 Apr 2019 Book Now | Thurs 6 June 2019 |
| Sat 15 June 2019 | Tues 19 Feb 2019 to Mon 20 May 2019 Book Now | Thurs 4 July 2019 |
| Sat 7 July 2019 | Tues 12 Mar 2019 to Mon 11 June 2019 Book Now | Thurs 25 July 2019 |
| Sat 31 Aug 2019 | Tues 21 May 2019 to Mon 5 Aug 2019 | Thurs 19 Sept 2019 |
| Sat 21 Sept 2019 | Tues 12 Jun 2019 to Mon 26 Aug 2019 | Fri 11 Oct 2019 |
| Sun 13 Oct 2019 | Tues 9 July 2019 to Mon 17 Sept 2019 | Thurs 31 Oct 2019 |
| Sat 9 Nov 2019 | Tues 6 Aug 2019 to Mon 14 Oct 2019 | Thurs 28 Nov 2019 |
| Sat 7 Dec 2019 | Tues 27 Aug 2019 to Mon 4 Nov 2019 | Thurs 2 Jan 2020 |
- 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.
Learn more about why to choose the Occupational English Test (OET)
Mr Hardik Patel, a nurse from India, completed OET in 2015.
Anna Mylis is a pharmacist who took OET to prove her English language proficiency to practice in Australia.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Gunnar took OET to work in Australia.