About OET
OET is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.
Assessment Structure
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Who Choose OET?
OET is accepted as proof of English proficiency for visas, study, registration and employment in healthcare.
Healthcare professionals: Healthcare professionals choose OET because it helps them prove they have the right level of English for work or study, while also learning the kind of language they will need every day at work.
Healthcare organisations: Healthcare organisations and regulators choose OET because it helps them to select healthcare professionals with the right level of English proficiency to deliver safe and high
quality care.
Who Recognises OET?
OET is trusted by regulators, hospitals & universities in the Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, Ireland, Maldives, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA as proof of ability to communicate effectively.
OET results are accepted as proof of English language skills by regulatory healthcare boards and councils; the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection and healthcare educators.
Who Recognises OET?
OET is trusted by regulators, hospitals & universities in the Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, Ireland, Maldives, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UK and USA as proof of ability to communicate effectively.
OET results are accepted as proof of English language skills by regulatory healthcare boards and councils; the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection and healthcare educators.
OET Test Venues
Makati City
Asian Institute of Management – Benavidez corner Trasierra Streets, Makati City 1229 Metro Manila
0939 9388 298
Cebu City
Quest Conference Center (Temporary Venue) – Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City 6000 Cebu
0939 9388 298
Baguio City
Burnham Suites (Temporary Venue) – No. 6 Kisad Road, Baguio City 2600 Benguet
0939 9388 298
Bohol
University of Bohol – VDT Advanced Learning Center Penaflor Street, Tagbilaran City 6300 Bohol
0939 9388 298
OET FAQs
Quick Read
- OET costs AU $587
- 85% of candidates said it was value for money
The test costs $587 AUD and candidate research shows that 85% consider OET to be excellent or above average value for money.
For individual sub-test fees (only available for OET on paper) please refer to the following information:
- AUD $587.00 – To sit all four OET sub-tests, including the AUD $7 online booking
- AUD $515.00 – To sit three OET sub-tests, including the AUD $7 online booking
- AUD $415.00 – To sit two OET sub-tests, including the AUD $7 online booking
- AUD $315.00 – To sit one OET sub-test, including the AUD $7 online booking
Quick Read
- Go to oet.com/myoet-login/
- Register a myOET profile if you haven’t already and follow the instructions.
With no paper forms or walk-in services, you can manage your entire booking process from your computer.
To book your OET on paper simply:
- Login to the booking portal and click the Apply for the test tab. If you have not taken OET before, register your details and then login to apply for the test. Ensure you have an acceptable ID to bring on test day. For further information about IDs, please refer to FAQ: What ID can I use to book and sit OET?
- Complete the requested fields and proceed through each step with care.
- Review your times, location, and profession.
- Proceed to checkout.
- Fill out your credit card details on the secure screen and finalise your booking.
Note: You’ll have 15 minutes to fill out your credit card details before your booking expires.
For more information, check out the booking page on our website.
Quick Read:
- You can defer your test up to 23:59 pm the day before the test.
- You must defer all sub-tests at the same time.
- Refer to the OET Test Regulations for more information
If you are unable to attend your original test date, you can defer your OET booking to another date, venue, or test type, subject to the conditions and fees below.
How much does it cost to defer my test?
| Timeline | Fee |
| Up to the booking closing date. | AU $120 |
| After the booking closing date. | AU $200 |
To view your booking closing date simply:
- Go to test dates and locations
- From the drop down menu select your test type and country
- Find your test
- Your booking closing date will be displayed
How do I defer my test?
- Log in to your myOET candidate profile
- Click the small arrow in the Action column under ‘My Applications‘
- Click ‘Defer’
- Choose your new test date and/or venue
- Confirm
Note:
- You can defer your test at any time including the day of the test, if you have NOT gone through the test day registration process at the test venue,
- Test day deferrals are subject to approval, you must complete the online Test Day Deferral form and submit this on the day of the test.
- You must defer your whole application.
- A deferral cannot be reversed.
You will need a valid and original ID (Passport, UMID/SSS, PRC ID, or National ID), a passport-size photo (for your myOET account profile), and payment using a credit/debit card (Visa/Mastercard only)
Quick read
- You can use a valid passport or a national government issued ID.
- The ID that you book with must be the same as the one you bring on test day.
- For more information see 4.6 OET Test Regulations.
We accept the following forms of identification:
- Passport: a valid passport displaying your full name, date of birth, photograph, and expiry date.
- National Government Issued ID*: any single form of identification issued by the national government in the country you are sitting the OET (this excludes driver license). ID must include your full name, photograph, and date of birth (DoB) – all these features must be recorded on one form of national ID.
A valid national ID must be in English lettering and should include: your full name, photograph and date of birth (DoB) – all of these features must be recorded on the one form of national ID.
Quick read
- We intend to get back your results 12 business days after you take OET.
- Log in to your myOET profile to see your results on the dashboard.
- You can view, download, and print your electronic Statement of Results.
We know you can’t wait to get your results, which is why we intend to get them back to you 12 business days after you take the test.
You will be able to access your results through your myOET profile:
- On your dashboard under the heading MY TEST HISTORY
- Please scroll across to GRADE to view your result for each sub-test
To view and download your Statement of Results:
- You can view and download your statement of results via your myOET portal
- On the left side of your test details, you will see an ACTION column
- Under the ACTION column, there are small black triangles
- Click on one of these triangles, then “download statement of results”
- If you are unable to download your statement of results please enable all pop-ups in your web browser.
Still have further questions?
Contact Us
Are you ready to take the OET ?
ACE Testing Hub Makati
Unit 92 Legaspi Suites
178 Salcedo Street,
Makati City 1229
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T: 02 8294 8461 / 09399388298
ACE Testing Hub Cebu
8F Skyrise 3 Building
Maria del Mar Street,
Cebu IT Park Lahug,
Cebu City 6000
T: 032 252 3056 / 09619485577
ACE Testing Hub Davao
Room 317-320,
Pink Walters Building
Quimpo Boulevard,
Davao City 8000
T: 082 308 2246 / 09858545103
ACE Testing Hub Australia
Level 9, 401 Collins Street,
Melbourne, VIC,
3000 Australia
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T: 1300 328 030
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