Dear all - please contact me if you're interested in more personalised information and some idea of how to prepare, but here is some information.
Indeed, as our moderator has pointed out, all this information is available on the OET website http://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/Display.aspx?tabid=2411- but for quick reference - here is an overview and the next lot of dates:-
The Occupational English
Test (OET) is a language test for overseas qualified health professionals. The
Test assesses the English language proficiency as it is used in medical and
health professions. The OET is administered by the OET Centre six times a
year and in over 40 locations around the world. The Test measures the
language competency of health professionals who are seeking registration and
the ability to practice in an English-speaking context. It is designed to
ensure that language competency is assessed in a relevant professional context.
Currently the OET tests
the following professions
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Dentistry
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Pharmacy
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Dietetics
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Podiatry
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Medicine
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Physiotherapy
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Nursing
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Radiography
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Occupational
Therapy
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Speech
Pathology
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Optometry
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Veterinary
Science
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Application
Closes
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Test Date
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Publication of Results
between:-
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13 April
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Saturday 24 May
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30 June and 11 July
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08 June
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Friday 18 July
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25 August and 05 September
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27 July
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Saturday 06 September
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13 October and 24 October
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21 September
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Saturday 01 November
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08 December and 19
December
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COST OF THE OET
The cost of
the OET is different depending on where you sit the test. All prices are in
Australian dollars. All prices in Australia include GST.
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OVERSEAS
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AUSTRALIA
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Full sit (4 sub-tests)
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$ 775
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Full sit (4 sub-tests)
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$ 528
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3 sub-tests
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$ 600
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3 sub-tests
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$ 418
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2 sub-tests
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$ 425
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2 sub-tests
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$ 297
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1 sub-tests
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$ 225
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1 sub-tests
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$ 176
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The
Occupational English Test
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The OET will
be administered six times in 2008. We test in over 40 locations around the
world.
The OET is
made up of four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. The Listening
and Reading
sub-tests are common to all candidates. You take different Writing and Speaking
sub-tests depending on your profession. All test materials are returned to Melbourne to be assessed.
After assessment is completed, the data is analysed, highlighting any
re-marking required. In this way, the OET Centre rigorously confirms all
results before they are published. You cannot request re-marking of any
sub-test.
LISTENING
Time allowed:
About 50 minutes
For this sub-test you listen to a recording in two parts. Part A is a
consultation between a health professional and a patient. You are required to
take notes under given headings. Part B is a lecture on a health-related issue.
There is a range of listening tasks to complete. Pauses in the recording allow
you time to write the answers. The Listening sub-test is marked by assessors
who receive comprehensive training before each administration.
READING
Time allowed:
60 minutes
This sub-test contains two texts on health-related issues. You are required to
answer between 10 and 14 multiple choice questions per text, recording your
answers on a special answer sheet. The answer sheet is scanned by computer and
the data analysed.
WRITING
Profession
specific
Time allowed: 45 minutes (including 5 minutes of reading time)
For this sub-test, you are required to write a response to case notes or other
information provided. The response required is usually in the form of a
referral or transfer letter. You should write around 180 to 200 words. Two
assessors independently mark each writing script.
SPEAKING
Profession
specific
Time allowed: 25 minutes
For the Speaking sub-test you take your professional role in two separate
roleplays with an interviewer. The whole interview, including a brief warm-up
session, is recorded. Two assessors independently mark each speaking recording.