OET Test Format, Timing and Scoring

Question 1

How many sub-tests make up the OET?

Accepted Answer

Four: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

Answer

The OET has four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There is no separate grammar or vocabulary paper; language knowledge is assessed within the four skills.

Question 2

Which OET sub-tests are the same for all healthcare professions?

Accepted Answer

Listening and Reading

Answer

Listening and Reading use the same content for all professions. Writing and Speaking are profession-specific, for example a nurse writes a nursing referral or discharge letter and does nurse role-plays.

Question 3

How long is the OET Reading sub-test in total?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Answer

Reading takes 60 minutes: Part A is timed at 15 minutes, and Parts B and C share the remaining 45 minutes. It has 42 questions in total.

Question 4

On what scale is each OET sub-test scored?

Accepted Answer

0–500

Answer

Each sub-test is scored from 0 to 500 and converted to a grade from A to E. There is no single overall score, and each sub-test result is reported separately.

Question 5

Which score range corresponds to OET Grade B?

Accepted Answer

350–440

Answer

Grade B covers 350–440. Grade A is 450–500, C+ is 300–340, C is 200–290, D is 100–190 and E is 0–90. Many regulators ask for at least a B in each sub-test.

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

OET Test Format, Timing and Scoring