AHPRA requires Grade B in all four sub-tests for nurses, doctors, and most professions. Note that AHPRA updated its scoring to stricter numerical targets from April 2026, so some sub-tests now need a higher mark within the B band. Because this is a recent change, we confirm your current exact target in your consultation before you plan your test.

For most healthcare workers, OET is the more natural fit. It uses real clinical situations, patient conversations, case notes, and referral letters, so your medical background works in your favour. IELTS is a general academic test with no healthcare context. Both are accepted by many regulators, so the best choice depends on your goal, which we help you decide.

OET is accepted by major healthcare regulators including the UK's NMC (nurses), GMC (doctors), GDC (dentists), GPhC (pharmacists), and HCPC (allied health), plus AHPRA in Australia. It is also recognised in Ireland, New Zealand, and increasingly in the USA and Canada for healthcare registration. Most NHS employers in the UK accept it too.

Each of the four sub-tests, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, is scored from 0 to 500 and mapped to a grade from A to E. A Grade B generally starts at 350. Most regulators require you to meet the minimum grade in every sub-test, not just on average, so one weak area can hold up your registration.

OET results are usually available within about 6 days for the computer-based and OET@Home versions, and within roughly 12 business days for the paper-based test. This is faster than many other options, which helps when your registration timeline is tight.

In many cases, yes. Several regulators now allow you to combine scores across two sittings or re-sit a single sub-test, rather than passing all four at once. This is a big advantage if you are strong in three sub-tests but just missed the grade in one. We focus your prep on that exact weak sub-test so your re-sit lands the grade.

For most healthcare professionals, Writing and Speaking are the toughest, because they are graded on clinical communication, not just correct English. Writing a clear referral letter or handling a patient role-play takes practice in the OET format. This is exactly why our coaching gives you personal feedback on both.

Yes. We run both online and offline batches, so you can prepare around your hospital or clinic shifts. Online classes include the same profession-specific practice, mock tests, and personal feedback as our in-person sessions in Kochi.

Fees depend on the batch and support level you choose. Book a Free Consultation and our team will walk you through the options and recommend the right fit for your target grade and timeline.