OET Online Courses

Coronavirus Update

Updated: Monday 8th March 2021. Good news! We are now able to offer the OET tests again. The places are very limited, but we will try to increase capacity as restrictions are eased.  

NEW online courses:

You can prepare for all subtests with our online courses.   There are free testers and full courses available.  And if you are one of the first 50 people to sign up, you get a 20% discount on any course you book.   Enter 20offer50 at the checkout on https://live-language1.teachable.com/courses   The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language test designed specifically for the healthcare sector, and you can prepare and take the test with Live Language. The test is accepted worldwide by a wide range of healthcare organisations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Namibia and Singapore. Recently, it was announced that you can also use the OET as evidence of English for Tier 2 visas. This means you can use one exam for registration and visa purposes. We have been accredited by OET as a Premium Course Provider – we are one of only 32 accredited providers worldwide (as at February 2020).   We have combined our expertise and the skills learnt throughout the Premium Provider Course to develop online courses to help you reach your goals.  

Can I prepare for the exam with Live Language? Yes, you can!  We offer live online workshops and online self-study preparation courses to help you pass the exam.   Don’t waste money on resits. Make sure you’re ready to take the exam and succeed first time.  We can’t wait to help you get the result you need. The live workshops are delivered via Zoom and focus on key problem areas in the exam.   You can book your place in the workshops here. Our self-study preparation courses go through the exam in more detail and you can study at your own pace at times which suit you. You can access free taster sessions for the courses and book individual courses here.  

Frequently asked questions  

How do I register for the test? You can take the test at Live Language, but all pre-test day and post-test day procedures are dealt with by OET. You should contact them directly if you have any questions about registering for the test, login issues or your results etc. Tests are available roughly twice a month throughout the year, and you can find the dates here. You can register with OET for the exam here.  

Who accepts the OET in the UK? The OET is accepted by the Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC) and General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK as an alternative to the IELTS exam. The English language requirements of the NMC are available here and GMC are here.  

How is it different to the IELTS exam? OET differs from the IELTS because it uses real healthcare scenarios and assesses your ability to use English as a healthcare professional i.e. it is a test of your occupational English. The IELTS exam focuses on testing the level of your Academic English.