About OET GCC

The English test made for healthcare.

The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English exam for healthcare professionals who want to work in Gulf countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. It focuses on real medical scenarios and is recognised for licensing and registration.

Who Is the OET For?

Designed for healthcare professionals planning to work in the Gulf.

The test reflects the everyday communication tasks healthcare professionals face on the job — and is required for professional registration, licensing, and working in hospitals across the GCC.

Healthcare professionals

Nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, lab technicians, radiographers and more — 12 healthcare professions supported.

Real workplace English

The test reflects everyday communication tasks healthcare professionals face on the job — not abstract academic English.

Required for licensing

Required for professional registration, licensing, and working in hospitals across the Gulf region.

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The Test Format

Four sub-tests · one career-defining day

The OET assesses the four core English skills you need every day in healthcare — through realistic medical scenarios.

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Listening 40–45 min

Three parts with around 42 questions, based on real healthcare situations such as consultations, workplace discussions, and professional talks. It assesses your ability to understand spoken English used in everyday healthcare settings.

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Reading 60 min

Three parts with 42 questions. Focuses on understanding key information from medical texts used in healthcare settings — such as guidelines, reports, and patient records — through short and extended reading tasks.

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Writing 45 min

A profession-specific task. You are given case notes and clear instructions and must write one professional letter — referral, discharge, transfer, or advice letter — based on your healthcare role.

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Speaking 20 min

Profession-specific and consists of two role-plays based on real healthcare scenarios. You take the role of a healthcare professional, while the interlocutor acts as a patient, carer, or colleague.

Results & Scoring

Fast, transparent scoring — so you can plan your next step.

Results for the OET Test on Computer are usually released within 48 hours of completing all four sub-tests.

This rapid delivery of results ensures candidates receive timely feedback, allowing them to make informed decisions about their healthcare career — whether applying for professional registration, pursuing further training, or planning a re-sit. The scoring system clearly indicates your proficiency in each sub-test, giving you a comprehensive understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement.

Pro tip

You can send your OET scores to multiple regulatory bodies or employers simultaneously — provided the scores are still valid under each authority's rules.

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Our Story

Built by people who've walked the same path.

OET GCC was founded by healthcare professionals and language experts who saw too many talented nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals struggle with generic English tests that didn't reflect their real work.

We built a programme that speaks the language of healthcare — case notes, referrals, patient consultations, ward handovers — so candidates walk in confident, not overwhelmed.

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Our Vision

To help healthcare professionals succeed globally — wherever their skills are needed most.

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Our Mission

To equip every candidate with the language confidence to thrive in international healthcare.

Ready to begin?

Start your journey to healthcare in the Gulf.

See the full test format details, exam-day instructions, and scoring system — then book your slot.

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