About OET
OET is an international English language test that assesses the language proficiency of health care professionals seeking to register with the NMC or GMC in the UK. This is the test that your future employers are going to ask for as it provides a validated and reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing – where the emphasis is on healthcare settings. OET is relevant to all health care professions: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, Radiography and many other disciplines.
How demanding is OET?
You probably know already how demanding the examination is. However, at IME, we can provide you with appropriate preparation and practice candidates can and do succeed. The advantage OET presents over IELTS is that OET is related to your area of clinical expertise.
- Listening – understand patient consultations, lecture, presentations, interviews
- Reading – read and understand different health related texts
- Writing – write a letter in a clear and accurate manner relevant to the recipient
- Speaking – effectively communicate in ‘real-life’ role plays
How can I succeed in the exam?
Whether you are a nurse, doctor, dentist or vet, once you contact us at IME one of our TEFL qualified colleagues will immediately assess your current language level in all four areas. We will then provide you with a bespoke programme of learning that will effectively prepare you for success in the OET examination.