OET GUIDES
Learn how OET actually works
Written for working clinicians preparing around shifts: what the assessors score, why strong English still lands on C+, and how to practise so the grade moves. Clinician-reviewed, plain language, no filler.
How Writing is scored
What the six OET Writing criteria measure, how the 0 to 500 score is built, what grade B means, and how to gain a band on each criterion.
Why C+ in Writing
C+ means 300 to 340: close, but short of grade B. The five most common reasons letters land there, how to identify yours, and a focused plan to close the gap.
Letter structure
How to read OET case notes, decide what the reader needs, and structure a referral, discharge, or transfer letter: layout, paragraph plan, and word budget.
OET vs IELTS
An honest comparison of OET and IELTS Academic for healthcare registration: format, difficulty, scoring equivalence, cost, and how to choose.
Speaking role plays
The OET Speaking format explained: role play cards, the 3 minute preparation, the two families of criteria, and the habits that separate grade B consultations.
8 week study plan
A realistic week-by-week OET preparation plan for people studying around shifts: baseline first, criterion-focused practice, and a taper that protects exam day.
Last reviewed 9 July 2026. Independent preparation guidance based on publicly available OET materials; not affiliated with OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. Regulator requirements change: always confirm scores with the regulator you are registering with.