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About Occupational English Test
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 once 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.
Candidates in the UAE who wish to take the OET test can click on the 'Book an OET Test' 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 the examination.
*Headphones are available for the listening subtest.
Results
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.
Recognised
OET is recognised and trusted by healthcare boards and councils in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. 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.
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 2021.
Test Date | Application | Results Published | Professions Available for this Date | |||
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Saturday 8th January, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Friday 3rd December, 2021 | Friday 28th January, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday 22nd January, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Friday, 10th December 2021 | Friday 11th February, 2022 | Nursing Medicine |
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Saturday 5th February, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 10th January, 2022 | Thursday 24th, February 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 19th February, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 24th January, 2022 | Thursday 10th March, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 5th March, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 7th February, 2022 | Friday 25th March, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday19th March, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 21th February, 2022 | Thursday 7th April, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 9th April, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 14th March, 2022 | Monday 2nd May, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 23rd April, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Tuesday 22th March, 2022 | Friday 13th May, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 7th May, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 11th April, 2022 | Thursday 26th May, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 28th May, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 2nd May, 2022 | Friday 17th, June 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 11th June, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 16th May, 2022 | Friday 1st July, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday 25th June, 2022 | Monday 9th August 2021 - Monday 30th May, 2022 | Thursday 14th July, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 9th July, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 13th June, 2022 | Thursday 28th July, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday 23rd July, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 27th June, 2022 | Thursday 11th August, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 6th August, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 11th July, 2022 | Thursday 25th August, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 27th August, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 1st August, 2022 | Thursday 15th September, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday10th September, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 15th August, 2022 | Thursday 29th September, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday 24th September, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 29th August, 2022 | Friday 14th October, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 8th October, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 12th September, 2022 | Thursday 27th October, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 22th October, 2022 | Monday 9th August 2021 - Monday 26th September, 2022 | Friday 11th November, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 5th November, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 10th October, 2022 | Thursday 24th November, 2022 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
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Saturday 19th November, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 24th October, 2022 | Thursday 8th December, 2022 | Nursing Medicine | |||
Saturday 3rd December, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 7th November, 2022 | Thursday 5th January, 2023 | Nursing Medicine Dentistry |
Pharmacy Radiography Physiotherapy |
Dietetics Podiatry Vet Science |
Occupational Therapy Optometry Speech Pathology |
Saturday 17th December, 2022 | Monday 9th August, 2021 - Monday 21st November, 2022 | Friday 20th January, 2023 | Nursing Medicine |

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