OET Preparation Support Pack

Sep 2, 2026

This OET Preparation Support Pack is designed to guide healthcare professionals in preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET). The document outlines the grading system, detailing the performance levels from A (Very high) to E (Low), with specific descriptors for each grade. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the OET exam structure, including the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking papers. For each paper, the approximate duration, content, and the specific skills candidates are assessed on are clearly described. The Listening and Reading sections are common to all 12 professions, focusing on understanding various health-related spoken and written materials. The Writing and Speaking sections are profession-specific, assessing the ability to write a relevant letter and communicate effectively in a professional role-play, respectively. This pack serves as an essential resource for individuals aiming to achieve the required English proficiency for their healthcare careers, ensuring they understand the test format and assessment criteria to maximize their preparation and performance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages46

Reading Time1 h 56 min

AccessFree to download

OET Grade Descriptions

Paper Structure

FAQs

What are the different OET grade levels and their descriptions?

The OET grades range from A (Very high level of performance) to E (Low level of performance). Grade B signifies a high level of performance adequate for professional needs, while C and D indicate good and moderate performance respectively, with C being not always acceptable to health councils and D requiring improvement.

What skills are assessed in the OET Listening and Reading papers?

The Listening and Reading papers, common to all 12 professions, assess a candidate's ability to follow and understand various health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures, and to read and understand different types of health-related texts.

How do the OET Writing and Speaking papers differ from Listening and Reading?

The Writing and Speaking papers are specific to each profession. The Writing paper requires candidates to write a relevant letter within a set time, while the Speaking paper assesses their ability to communicate effectively in a real-life context through role-plays.

Sep 2, 2026

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