Frequently Asked Questions
Coronavirus Update
- What if I cannot travel to the test venue because of travel bans?
- Has my test been cancelled?
- What will happen if my test is cancelled due to Coronavirus?
- What if I want to cancel my test even though it is scheduled to still go ahead?
- What if my test is going ahead but the government strongly recommends that no mass gatherings occur?
- I would like to wear a mask, or my venue has asked me to wear one on test day.
NMC Writing Grade Update
OET Digital Badges
- What are OET digital badges?
- How do I claim a badge?
- What test results can I claim a badge for?
- Can I use OET Digital Badges for visa or registration purposes?
- What is Acclaim?
- Are the badges safe?
UK Visa and Immigration News
- Can I use my OET Results for UK Visas?
- Which OET results can I use for a UK Tier 2 [General] Visa?
- What is the accepted OET grade for UK VI Tier 2 [General] Visas?
- How do I share my OET results with the verification institutions?
- Have the required OET scores accepted by the NMC or the GMC changed?
- Is OET recognised for general visa applications?
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
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