Why choose OET?
OET is the English language test designed for the healthcare sector
Who recognises OET results?
Proof of your English language skills Below is a list of organisations that recognise OET results as proof of English language proficiency. Please check with the organisation you are applying to regarding the OET grade(s) they will accept.
Government
Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection
The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection recognises OET for various visa categories including skilled migration and student visas. Candidates can find more information by visiting www.immi.gov.au
Healthcare Boards & Councils
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) National agency responsible for the registration and accreditation of 14 health professions in Australia. Visit www.ahpra.gov.au for more information.
The following AHPRA Boards recognise OET:
- Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
- Dental Board of Australia
- Medical Board of Australia
- Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Optometry Board of Australia
- Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Podiatry Board of Australia
Other Boards and Councils
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council
- Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council
- Australian Dental Council
- Australian Institute of Radiography
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
- Australian Pharmacy Council
- Australian Physiotherapy Council
- Dieticians Association of Australia
- Health Advisory Council
- Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and NZ)
- South Australian Medical Education and Training
- Speech Pathology Australia
Universities, Education and Recruitment
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian College of Nursing
- Chisholm
- Curtin University
- CQ University
- C.Y. O’Connor Institute
- Deakin University
- Edith Cowan University
- EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd
- Federation University
- Health Careers International
- James Cook University
- LaTrobe University
- Lawson College Australia
- Lonsdale Institute
- Macquarie University
- Murdoch University
- Perth Institute of Business and Technology
- PRN Healthcare
- Southern Cross University
- Tafe NSW
- Tafe Queensland
- Tafe SA
- University of Canberra
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame Australia
- University of Queensland
- University of South Australia
- University of Tasmania
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Western Sydney
- Health Professions Council of Namibia
Government
Immigration New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand recognises OET for most visa categories. Candidates can find more information by visiting www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
Universities, Education and Recruitment
- AGI Education Ltd
- Ara Institute of Canterbury
- NorthTec
- Otago Polytechnic
- Universal College of Learning
- University of Otago
- Wintec
Healthcare Boards & Councils
- Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council
- Dental Council of New Zealand
- Dietitians Board of New Zealand
- Medical Council of New Zealand
- Midwifery Council of New Zealand
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) is a professional board which governs and regulates registered allied health professionals in Singapore.