OET guides
Practice questions
- OET Reading PracticeOET Reading practice for nurses and doctors: four Part A texts on pressure injuries, three Part B extracts and a Part C article, with 14 questions and answers.
- OET Writing: Referral Letter SampleOET Writing for nurses: the referral letter task, the six criteria, a paragraph plan, case notes with a full sample letter, and 12 questions to test your skills.
- OET Speaking Role-Play GuideOET Speaking for nurses: how the two role-plays work, the nine assessment criteria, a role-play card with a sample conversation, and 12 questions on strategy.
About the exam
- OET Test GuideHow the OET works for nurses and doctors: the four sub-tests and timings, the 0 to 500 scale and grades, what grade B means, and which regulators accept it.
- OET Tips and Time ManagementOET time management: how to split 15 minutes of Reading Part A and 45 for B and C, plan a letter in the reading time, use role-play prep time and avoid lost marks.
Topics
- OET Listening TipsOET Listening tips for nurses and doctors: how Parts A, B and C work, note-completion rules, spelling, using pause time, and a short practice script with questions.
- OET Score Requirements by Country and RegulatorThe OET scores nurses and doctors need: NMC grade B and C+ in Writing, Ahpra's new numeric minimums from April 2026, TruMerit and ECFMG in the US, and Canada.
- OET vs IELTS for NursesOET vs IELTS Academic for nurses: healthcare tasks vs general academic topics, scoring, the NMC and Ahpra minimums for each, and how to decide which test suits you.