OET preparation course
Our OET course prepares doctors and dentists for the Occupational English Test in its Medicine and Dentistry versions, aiming at the exact score your regulator asks for.
About the exam
The Occupational English Test, with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sub-tests set in healthcare. Each sub-test is scored from 0 to 500, and 350 is grade B.
- Sub-tests
- Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
- United States (ECFMG)
- OET Medicine: 350 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, 300 in Writing, in one sitting
- Australia
- 350 in Listening and Writing, 360 in Reading and Speaking (tests from 23 April 2026)
- United Kingdom (GMC)
- OET Medicine: grade B in each sub-test, in one sitting
Who the course is for
Doctors and dentists who need OET for the Medical Board of Australia, ECFMG, the GMC or the GDC.
What you will study
Profession-specific practice in all four sub-tests, with marked writing and speaking role-plays.
- Listening: consultations, workplace extracts and presentations
- Reading: expeditious reading and careful reading of healthcare texts
- Writing: the referral, discharge or transfer letter from case notes
- Speaking: two role-plays with a patient or carer
- Timed practice tests with marked feedback on Writing and Speaking
What your course includes
- Live online classes. Every class is taught live by your tutor, with interactive sessions where you ask questions as you go.
- Recordings for 6 months. Missed a class on a night shift? Every session is recorded and stays available to you for six months.
- PDF notes from your tutor. Your tutor shares PDF notes for the course, so you revise from the same material you were taught.
- MCQ solving together. Your tutor works through exam-style questions with you and explains the reasoning behind each answer.
- Free mock exams. Mock exams in the format of your exam are included in your course at no extra cost.
- One-to-one classes. Prefer to study alone with a tutor? One-to-one classes are available for every course on request.
The green signal
Booking an exam too early is expensive. Your tutor follows your mock results and your work in class, and gives you the green signal when you are ready to book. The green signal is your tutor's honest judgement of your readiness. It is not a guarantee of a pass.
Scores regulators ask for
| Regulator | OET | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| AustraliaMedical Board of Australia | 350 Listening and Writing, 360 Reading and Speaking | 7 overall, with 6.5 or more in Writing and 7 in the rest |
| United StatesECFMG | 350 Listening, Reading and Speaking, 300 Writing (OET Medicine) | Not accepted |
| United KingdomGMC | Grade B in each sub-test (OET Medicine) | 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each |
Requirements change. Confirm the current score with your regulator before you book a test.
Questions about OET
What OET score does ECFMG need?
OET Medicine with 350 in Listening, Reading and Speaking and 300 in Writing, all in one sitting. For the 2026 Pathways, ECFMG accepts tests taken on or after 1 January 2024.
What OET score does Australia need?
For tests taken from 23 April 2026, the Medical Board of Australia asks for 350 in Listening and Writing and 360 in Reading and Speaking. Results count for two years before you apply.
What OET score does the GMC need?
Grade B in each sub-test of OET Medicine, all from your most recent sitting. The certificate is valid for two years.
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Tell us your exam and your target date. We will reserve your seat in the December 2026 batch and send you the payment link.