English has become the global language of study and the job market. With many people around the world wanting to travel to English-speaking countries in search of better opportunities and better quality education, some standards have been set by institutions and universities abroad to ensure the ability of non-English speaking students and workers to integrate and interact in society. Some internationally documented tests have been developed to test the English language, including the IELTS , TOEFL and OET tests.
What is the OET test?
The OET is a professional English language test that focuses primarily on medical terminology. This exam is designed for the health and social care sector who wish to work or study in these countries: Britain, the Emirates, America, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Spain and other countries and institutions that you can view here ; as these countries require an official document proving your ability to master the English language in the medical field to ensure the provision of high-quality medical care.
The OET exam is designed for 12 health professions, which are:
Medicine.
dentistry.
Pharmacy.
Occupational therapy.
Nursing.
Nutrition science.
Radiography.
Veterinary science.
Speech pathology.
Physiotherapy.
Podiatry.
Vision measurement.
Who is this exam designed for?
For non-native English speakers who wish to study or work in the medical field in one of the above mentioned countries; you will be asked to provide a document proving your proficiency in the English language.
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How much does the OET test cost?
AUD 587 for the four sections (Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening), plus AUD 7 online booking fee.
$477 AUD for a three-section contract only, plus $7 AUD booking fee.
$339 AUD for 2 sections only, plus booking cost
$200 AUD for one section only, plus booking cost.
For more details, please visit the official website .
What are the OET test dates?
The exam is held 14 times a year, and the results are announced within 16 working days from the date of the exam.
Two reunions are organized every month, upcoming dates:
December 17, 2022
Booking period: from August 9, 2021 to November 23, 2022.
Result announcement: January 18, 2023.
January 14, 2023
Booking period: from July 15, 2022 to December 10, 2022.
Result announcement: February 3, 2023.
January 23, 2023
Booking period: July 15, 2022 to January 2, 2023
Result announcement February 17, 2023.
To know more dates and book, here is the official website for the test.
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What are the advantages of the OET certificate?
The OET certificate is the official document of English language proficiency in the medical field. It is a document accepted in institutes, hospitals and medical institutions in the aforementioned countries. The OET certificate is also proof of the holder’s ability to communicate effectively in the medical community. Given the importance of the OET certificate, the OET course was prepared to help our students pass the exam with a good score.
What are the sections of the OET exam?
The OET exam model covers four main sections that have been focused on during the OET course by specialists, where each section is focused on separately and centrally. OET exam sections:
|
Exam sections |
Exam duration |
Description |
|
Listening |
45 minutes |
This part is divided into three main sections: Part One: The first part consists of two similar sections, a conversation between a patient and a doctor. You are required to complete 12 sentences in each part based on what you heard. Part Two: It consists of 6 sentences that are a dialogue between two people in the medical field (a doctor and a doctor or a doctor and a nurse...). You listen to each conversation and choose the correct answer. Part Three: It consists of two parts, each of which has 6 questions, and it is similar to the second part. |
|
Writing |
45 minutes |
You are given a set of data about a medical condition and asked to write an essay or medical report. |
|
Conversation |
20 minutes |
You are asked to play a role in the medical field. |
|
Reading |
60 minutes |
This part consists of three sections: The first section consists of four short sentences that you have to read and answer twenty questions within 15 minutes. The second section consists of six pieces, each with a multiple-choice question. The third section consists of two parts. Each part consists of an article in the medical field that you are required to read and answer 6 questions within 45 minutes. |
Each institution sets the required score but on average most of our students after the OET course get scores above 350; the OET course qualifies students not only for the market to achieve a good score but also to be able to interact within the medical environment which is the main goal of the OET course.
|
Average |
Rate in letters |
Equivalent IELTS score |
Description |
|
500-450 |
A |
8.00-9.00 |
Able to communicate effectively in the medical environment, whether with doctors or nurses, and fully comprehend everything written or spoken in English. |
|
440-350 |
B |
7.5-7.0 |
Able to deal with any medical environment with some inaccuracy in some situations, and shows a good understanding of most situations in the medical environment |
|
340-300 200-250 290-250 |
C+ C |
6.5 6.0 5.5 |
Able to interact in the medical environment with some mistakes and stumbles. |
|
190-100 |
D |
Less than 5.5 |
Able to understand speech in general, with the need to clarify some words and meanings, and makes many mistakes that affect communication |
|
90-0 |
E |
Less than 5.5 |
Able to interact generally with familiar topics with an understanding of the main points in short, simple sentences and the ability to ask for clarification of information. Making many mistakes that clearly affect the communication process. |
Most institutions require a B average in each of the four sections, and the validity period of test results is determined by the entity or institution requesting the exam as a certified certificate; therefore, review the official website of the institution in question.
How to pass the OET test?
To achieve a good score in the exam, you will need to develop a study plan and focus intensively on medical terminology. At Madrasa.com , the OET course has been designed to help you with this, with a group of specialists in the medical field who hold an OET certificate, so that they can guide you properly and transfer a real-life experience to you, to bring the picture closer to the nature of the exam, the questions and the method of solving, in addition to providing advice on organizing time between sections and arranging them.
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The OET course from Almadrasah.com is a unique course for many reasons.
- OET course is online and flexible in terms of dates so you can choose the date that suits you.
- The OET course is delivered by medical professionals who hold OET certification, allowing you to benefit from their knowledge and experience of travelling and working abroad.
- Your level is determined before starting the OET course; to develop a suitable plan for you, focus on your weaknesses and work on developing them.
- The OET course is designed to put you in an interactive environment with students who have similar interests, which contributes to improving student morale and helps him build a network.
- There is ample space to ask questions, make inquiries and discuss with the course provider.
- The OET course focuses intensively on improving the student’s communication skills through the English language, presenting his ideas and receiving information from both medical professionals and ordinary patients.
- The OET course focuses on simple colloquial and formal language to enable you to interact in all situations.
- Continuous follow-up of the student.
The OET course is one of the strongest courses offered by Almadrasah.com; this course was designed by specialists to achieve the highest possible score in the OET test. The high score is not the only goal of the course, but rather the focus is on qualifying the student to deal in the medical environment and placing him in more than one situation to simulate real life and ensure his mastery and ability to interact in any situation, whether with specialists, doctors or patients.
We know that the OET course is of great importance due to the small number of applicants for it, unlike other English language test courses; therefore, we designed this course because there is no institution that offers the OET course in the appropriate manner that achieves the main goal and purpose, which is to qualify the student to interact in the medical community in a professional manner, as most students are busy asking how to succeed in the OET course exam and not focusing on mastering the language sufficiently to interact in the medical community. You can reserve your place now and join the OET course.
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