What is OET and in which countries is it valid?

Occupational English TestOET, as it is also known, is an international foreign language exam used to prove the professional English proficiency of healthcare professionals in 12 different fields. Today, the OET exam is primarily used... EnglandIt is recognized and accredited by many developed countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, the United States, Ireland, and Singapore. OET exam This proves that healthcare professionals who want to work in the healthcare field have sufficient English language proficiency.

Can healthcare professionals from Türkiye work in the UK?

Those who have completed their undergraduate education in the health field in Türkiye, including Dentists, Dietitians, Medical professionals, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Radiologists, Speech Pathologists, and Veterinarians, will be considered for job applications in their respective fields at NHS hospitals in the UK, provided they pass certain exams. They can work in England.The required exams are the IELTS or OET language tests and the PLAB 1-2 exams. Most NHS hospitals require an IELTS score of 7.0 or the equivalent OET Pass B level exam result for doctors. It should be noted that this exam result for doctors must be obtained in a single sitting. However, nurses can combine the results of two different exams. Most nursing positions accept an OET Pass B and a C+ in the "Writing" section.

What is the difference between OET and IELTS?

IELTS consists of four main skill sections: writing, listening, speaking, and reading. The listening and reading sections comprise 40-42 questions each, while the writing section is divided into two parts: graphic analysis and prose. Except for speaking, the other sections last a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes, with the speaking section lasting approximately 15 minutes. In Türkiye, you can access the IELTS exam through providers like IDP IELTS or British Council IELTS. The IELTS exam covers current events, technology, geography, history, theology, general knowledge, and much more. Therefore, a student's mastery of a particular topic in the writing and productivity sections can affect their score. On the other hand, the OET exam focuses entirely on healthcare topics. Healthcare professionals often prefer the OET exam to demonstrate their foreign language proficiency, primarily because their mastery of the subject matter is already due to their lingua franca. Only the English expression section remains. OET exam It also consists of four sections, just like IELTS. These are: These are the "writing," "listening," "speaking," and "reading" sections. However, the OET exam has a unique feature: while the "listening" and "reading" sections consist of general health-related questions for all healthcare professionals, the "speaking" and "writing" sections are entirely based on the individual's specialization. Therefore, simply indicate your specialization when applying for the exam. For example, a medical doctor will have questions related to medicine, a nurse to nursing, and a pharmacist to pharmacy. This significantly and positively impacts the scores healthcare professionals achieve on the OET exam. 

How much is the OET 2022 exam fee?

OET exam fee 4 sections cost 587 AUD Australian Dollars.

Should OET training be taken in person or online?

OET training PLAB exams can be taken both online and in person. This is entirely a matter of personal preference. Both options have certain advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages/disadvantages include the option of being in the UK for the PLAB exam and the advantage of quickly reserving the PLAB exam, the ability to physically attend hospital interviews, financial advantages related to living expenses, and time savings. EDUKAS Overseas Education OET expert consultants will recommend and explain the most beneficial option for your specific situation.