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OET
The world’s only international English language test specifically for healthcare professionals
About Occupational English Test (OET)
The Occupational English Test (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. Testing twice a month, OET covers all four language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking) with an emphasis on communication in a healthcare environment.
Tests reflect real workplace tasks and relevant language skills, and have been developed specifically for up to 12 different healthcare professions: Dentistry, Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Speech Pathology and Veterinary Science.
OET covers all four language skills with an emphasis on communication in a healthcare environment.
Approximately 45 minutes
Same content for all healthcare professions. Follow and understand a range of heath related spoken materials such as patient consultation and lectures.
60 minutes
Same content for all health professions. Read and understand types of text on health – related subjects.
Approximately 20 minutes
Specific to profession, based on typical workplace situations.
You will take part in two role plays. You take your professional role (as a healthcare professional) while the interlocutor take on the role as a patient or client or sometimes a relative or carer.
OET is recognised and trusted by healthcare boards and councils in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and UAE. 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.
OET Private Tutoring (one on one)
Fees: AED 295 per hour | AED 1350 for 5 hours
Price above is inclusive of VAT; one session is two full hours of face to face instruction and the course needs to be booked and paid upfront
Contact us at:
University of Wollongong in Dubai
UOWD Building, Dubai Knowledge Park
P.O. Box 20183
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 278 1794
Email: [email protected]
Timing: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Applications close on the closing date at 12:00 pm midday in your respective time zones. Please also note that seats are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Results are released by 5:00 pm Australian time. Here are the OET exam dates in the UAE for 2023.
Test Date | Application | Results Published | Professions Available for this Date | |||
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Saturday, 28 January 2023 | Friday, 15 July 2022 - 12pm Monday, 02 January 2023 |
Friday, 17 February 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 11 February 2023 | Friday, 15 July 2022 - 12pm Wednesday, 18 January 2023 |
Thursday, 02 March 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday, 25 February 2023 | Friday, 15 July 2022 - 12pm Wednesday, 01 February 2023 |
Thursday, 16 March 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 11 March 2023 | Friday, 15 July 2022 - 12pm Wednesday, 15 February 2023 |
Friday, 31 March 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday, 25 March 2023 | Friday, 15 July 2022 - 12pm Wednesday, 01 March 2023 |
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 15 April 2023 | Wednesday, 30 November 2022 - 12pm Wednesday, 22 March 2023 |
Friday, 05 May 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday, 29 April 2023 | Wednesday, 30 November 2022- 12pm Monday, 03 April 2023 |
Friday, 19 May 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023 - 12pm Monday, 17 April 2023 |
Thursday, 01 June 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday, 27 May 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023- 12pm Wednesday, 03 May 2023 |
Friday, 16 June 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 10 June 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023- 12pm Monday, 15 May 2023 |
Friday, 30 June 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday, 24 June 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023- 12pm Monday, 15 May 2023 |
Thursday, 13 July 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday, 08 July 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023- 12pm Wednesday, 14 June 2023 |
Thursday, 27 July 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday, 22 July 2023 | Thursday, 02 February 2023- 12pm Wednesday, 28 June 2023 |
Thursday, 10 August 2023 | Nursing Medicine |
You can see an overview of your latest test scores via your online profile on the OET website, approximately 16 business days after each test day. Official copies of Statements of Results can be downloaded from your online profile. You can choose which test administration you wish to download a Statement of Results for and this will list the scores you obtained in that particular test administration.
The four sub-tests that make up the OET are reported on a scale from 0 to 500 in ten-point increments (e.g. 350, 360, 370 etc.). The numerical score will be mapped to a separate letter grade for each sub-test ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest). There is no overall grade for OET.
Most recognising boards and councils require candidates to score at least 350 in each of the four sub-tests. But to make sure you’re up-to-date with requirements, always check with the relevant boards and councils that regulate your profession. You can redo any subtest; however, you must check the English Language Proficiency requirements with the relevant regulatory authority.
OET Test
Candidates in the UAE who wish to take the OET test can click on the 'Book Now' button given below this page to apply for the exam. The University of Wollongong in Dubai is one of the authorised OET exam centres in Dubai. We also offer training programs to prepare you for OET test.
*Headphones are available for the listening subtest.
OET Test
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Note: You will be directed to the OET online registration platform to register for your test, please select University of Wollongong in Dubai as your test venue

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