OET Test in Pakistan
About OET
OET Test in Pakistan
About OET
The OET Test is the leading English test for healthcare professionals. The test provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking – with an emphasis on communication in healthcare professional settings.
Test materials are developed in consultation with subject matter experts and replicate the English language skills required in healthcare settings to deliver high quality care and patient safety. Not only will you prove you have the right level of English – you’ll be ready to perform in the global healthcare industry.
For more information, go to: oet.com
Who is the OET Test for?
OET tests healthcare professionals from the following 12 professions:
Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
What’s in the OET test?
The test is divided into four sub-tests:
Listening sub-test
45 minutes
Complete the sub-test in 3 parts:
Part A: Two seperate consultations between a healthcare professional and a patient
Part B: Six short dialogues or monologues in workplace settings
Part C: Two long presentations or interviews with health professionals
Reading sub-test:
60 minutes
Complete the sub-test in 3 parts:
Part A: An expeditious (fast) reading task
Part B: Six short workplace extracts
Part C: Two long healthcare-related articles
Writing sub-test:
45 minutes
Write a letter - usually to another healthcare professional, based on case notes or documentation.
Speaking sub-test
20 minutes
Participate in two healthcare consultation role plays to assess both English language skills and clinical communication skills. You'll perform the role of the practitioner, and the interviewer plays the patient or patient's relative/carer.
For detailed information about the test, go to: oet.com/test/test-overview
Who uses the OET Test as proof of English proficiency?
The OET Test is used as proof of English proficiency by 450+ organizations worldwide including:
- Healthcare regulators in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia, Dubai, Malta, Singapore and Ukraine
- Immigration authorities in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
- Leading health educators around the world
[For UK-based regulators] In the UK, doctors, nurses, and dentists who have sat the test to meet the English language requirement of their healthcare regulator do not need to take any other English test when applying for Tier 2 (General) visas.
For an up-to-date list of organizations that accept the OET Test, go to: oet.com/test/who-recognizes-oet
Why should I choose the OET Test, and where can it take me?
OET is the global leader in English language testing for healthcare. Here’s how the OET Test is different:
- Ready for real-life: Unlike general or academic English tests, the OET is tailored to fit right into healthcare
- Confidence through recognition: OET is a name that healthcare regulators, employers and educational institutions worldwide recognize and trust. More than 450 organisations worldwide, including in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand and more recognise the OET Test
- Putting patients at the centre: OET strongly believes in the power of clear communication for safe, patient-centred care. That’s why the OET Test is designed to mirror the language you'll use every day in healthcare settings, ensuring you're well-equipped to communicate confidently and effectively
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How to prepare for the OET Test
What preparation support does OET provide to candidates?
OET Ready offers all your preparation resources, in one spot. Access a wide range of preparation materials to help you study for the test, including hours of free practice resources and courses. Find them here: oet.com/ready
We also recommend that you follow OET’s social media accounts for daily preparation tips, guides, and inspiration.
Test dates and how to book the OET Test
When and where is the OET Test available?
The OET Test is available regularly at venues worldwide. For up-to-date details on test dates and locations, go to: oet.com/test/book-a-test
How to book the OET Test
You can book and pay for the test online at oet.com/test/book-a-test
Test day information
Where is the test venue?
AEO Pakistan conducts the OET exam in various cities across Pakistan.
Islamabad
Test Venue: National University of Technology,
Venue Address: Main IJP Road, Sector I-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Direction: https://goo.gl/maps/MP8Cea8usiQ2Tg3YA
Lahore
Venue name: SICAS main school
Venue Address: School Avenue, off Bedian Road, (1-km from Nawaz Sharif Interchange), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Direction: https://goo.gl/maps/8dzkqVxhkkA8xBni7
Multan
Multan Venue name: Nishat Boys College, Multan
Direction: 6FG7+QH6, Lodhi Colony Rd, Lodhi Colony, Multan, Punjab
Karachi
Test Venue: Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship
No#10, Sector-47 Korangi Creek Rd, Korangi Creek, Karachi.
Direction: https://mite.edu.pk/contact-us/
Test day format
The three written sub-tests will take approximately three hours. In addition, the Speaking sub-test is also scheduled on the same day. For more detail on the test day information, go to: Test Day information | OET
Arrival time
AEO Pakistan will email you with the test date schedule. Please follow the instructions you receive. Registration will start at 7:00 AM and close at 8:15 AM.
When you arrive, you will need to:
- Sign the candidate register
- Show the valid ID document you used when you applied for the OET Test (link to more information about accepted ID)
- Get your digital photograph taken
Rules and regulations
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