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Test Instructions

Everything you need for test day.

The OET places a strong emphasis on computer-based testing. Here's the complete guide to format, results, scoring, and what to do before, during, and after your exam.

Computer-Based Testing

Take the OET entirely online.

Modern, secure, and flexible — the OET on Computer brings the exam to you, wherever you are. Everything from registration to results lives in your OET account.

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    All four sub-tests online Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — completed online
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    Managed through your OET account Test booking and confirmation handled in one place
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    Secure digital delivery All test materials and submissions delivered digitally
Results Timeline

Results are released within 48 hours to 6 calendar days after all sub-tests are completed.

OET on computer
Before The Test

Check your personal details

Before your test date, log in to your OET account and carefully review your personal details to ensure a smooth, hassle-free check-in on test day.

1

Verify your name & date of birth

Make sure your name and date of birth in your OET account match your ID document exactly. Even small mismatches can cause delays at verification.

2

Confirm your ID number & expiry

Your ID number and expiry date must be accurate. If your original ID has expired or is unavailable (for example, due to visa processing), you may use an alternative acceptable ID — but it must be updated in your OET account before the test.

3

Login at least 10 minutes early

Log in at least 10 minutes before your scheduled start time to verify your identity, check your internet connection, test your microphone, camera, and audio — and review the test instructions calmly.

4

Check all communication channels

Your test start times are communicated through your OET online account, booking confirmation email, and reminder emails. Check all sources regularly so you're never caught off guard.

Your Test Schedule

Learn your start times before test day

When you book the OET, the system assigns specific and fixed start times for each test component. Following this schedule is critical for online testing — these times are officially confirmed and cannot be changed on the test day.

Your schedule includes
  • → Start time for Listening, Reading, and Writing
  • → A separate scheduled time for the Speaking test

Logging in early helps minimise the risk of technical issues and ensures a smooth, stress-free test experience.

OET test schedule
OET exam setup
Scoring & Grades

Understand your OET score

The OET awards a grade (A, B, C+, C) for each sub-test, alongside a numerical score. Most healthcare regulators in the GCC require Grade B or above.

A
450–500

Highly proficient · Confident in any setting

  • → You communicate very fluently and confidently
  • → Easily understand all medical and workplace conversations
  • → Use the right tone and professional language at all times
  • → No difficulty with spoken or written English in healthcare settings
B
400–440

Effective communicator · Most regulators accept this

  • → You communicate clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues
  • → Minor mistakes or pauses may happen, but they don't affect understanding
  • → Strong understanding across most clinical situations
C+
300–340

Functional · Manages most workplace situations

  • → You can manage conversations in healthcare settings
  • → Some errors may occur, but your message is still clear
  • → You understand standard medical English used in your profession
C
250–290

Basic · Needs further development

  • → You can communicate in basic healthcare situations
  • → Errors are more frequent and may slow down communication
  • → Understanding is limited in complex or fast conversations

Want to confidently target a Grade A or B? Our training programme is built around the scoring criteria — so you know exactly what to focus on.

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I went from a Grade C in my first attempt to Grade A with OET GCC. The structured approach to each sub-test made all the difference — especially Speaking and Writing where I struggled before.

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Priya R.Staff Nurse · Abu Dhabi
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Already had a Grade B, but needed Grade A for the specialist role I wanted. The advanced practice scenarios and writing feedback got me there in 4 weeks.

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Anjali T.Dentist · Doha
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