Frequently Asked Questions
OET September 2018 test updates
- Why is OET being updated?
- What will be updated?
- What will stay the same?
- When are the updates happening?
- I've already started studying, have I wasted my time?
- Will I need to buy new preparation materials?
General OET Information
- What’s in the test?
- How is OET different to general and academic English tests?
- Why should I choose OET?
- Who recognises OET as proof of English proficiency?
- What is OET?
- How much does OET cost?
How To Prepare for OET
Applying for OET
Leading Up to Test Day
- I haven't received a Start for Success confirmation email
- How do I defer?
- How do I withdraw?
- How Can I Change/Update my Mailing/Postal Address?
- How can I update my personal details?
- What time do I need to arrive on Test Day?
On Test Day
After the Test
- ★ How do I give verification institutions permission to view my results?
- ★ When will I get my OET results?
- How do I receive my results?
- Can I get feedback or get a copy of my test?
- How long are OET results valid for?
- How can I order an additional copy of my OET Statement of Results?
OET for United Kingdom and Ireland
- C or C+ for OET Tests Taken Between Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
- OET Grades Accepted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK
- OET grades accepted by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Nurses and Midwives Seeking Work in Ireland Can Now Take OET
- What OET grades do I need to be accepted by the Medical Council (MC) of Ireland?
- Taking an English test for UK Visas and Immigration