Achieve Grade B in all four sub-tests and unlock registration with AHPRA, NMC, GMC and every major healthcare regulatory body — with Dr Ahmed's specialist OET coaching.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a specialised English language exam developed by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment — designed exclusively for healthcare professionals. Unlike IELTS or PTE, every task in the OET is set in a real clinical context: patient consultations, case notes, referral letters and medical discussions.
Accepted in 40+ countries by major regulatory bodies including AHPRA (Australia), NMC and GMC (UK), NZNC (New Zealand) and HCPC — and taken by over 50,000 healthcare workers every year, OET is the gold standard for demonstrating clinical communication ability.
Every OET task is set in a clinical scenario relevant to your profession. Dr Ahmed's coaching uses real-world medical case studies, consultation scripts and referral letter frameworks throughout.
Audio of a healthcare professional consulting with a patient. Complete a form (Part A) and answer questions on talks (Parts B & C).
Clinical texts, research articles and healthcare guidelines in three progressively complex parts.
Write a referral letter — the most profession-specific and challenging sub-test. Graded on purpose, content, conciseness, layout, language and presentation.
Two 5-minute patient consultation roleplays with an interlocutor. Assessed on communication, language and clinical clarity.
OET Writing is where most candidates fail — particularly the referral letter. Dr Ahmed's profession-specific writing frameworks, built around real clinical case studies, move students from Grade C to Grade B in weeks, not months.
Most major healthcare regulators require Grade B (350+) in all four sub-tests. There is NO compensation — a Grade A in three sub-tests cannot offset a Grade C in one. Dr Ahmed coaches to the Grade B standard across all four.
NMC accepts Grade C+ (300+) in Writing provided all other three sub-tests reach Grade B (350+). This is the only major UK body that allows one C+. GMC and GPhC require Grade B in all four sub-tests without exception.
AHPRA requires Grade B (350+) in every sub-test for nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists and all registered health practitioners. As of August 2025, AHPRA now expresses OET scores numerically.
GMC requires Grade B (350+) in all four sub-tests in a single sitting. GPhC and GDC have the same requirement. There is no combining scores from different sittings for these bodies.
New Zealand Nursing Council, UAE's DHA and HAAD, Ireland's NMBI and most other global healthcare regulators accept OET and require Grade B in all four sub-tests.
Understanding the OET scoring scale — scores range from 0 to 500 per sub-test and map to letter grades from A to E.
| Grade | Score Range | CEFR | NMC UK | GMC / AHPRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 450–500 | C2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| B | 350–440 | C1 | ✓ | ✓ Required |
| C+ | 300–340 | B2+ | ⚠ Writing only | ✗ Not accepted |
| C | 250–290 | B2 | ✗ | ✗ |
| D | 200–240 | B1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| E | 0–190 | Below B1 | ✗ | ✗ |
⚠ NMC UK accepts C+ in Writing only — all other sub-tests must reach Grade B. All other major regulators require Grade B in every sub-test. No compensation between sub-tests.
OET is available for 12 healthcare professions — each with profession-specific content throughout. Dr Ahmed coaches to your exact professional context.
The most common OET pathway — NMC registration for UK nurses and AHPRA for Australian nurses.
NMC · AHPRA · NMBIGMC registration for international medical graduates — Grade B in all four sub-tests in a single sitting required.
GMC · AHPRA · AMCGPhC registration for pharmacists in the UK — and AHPRA for Australian pharmaceutical science professionals.
GPhC · AHPRA · PEBCHCPC registration for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and all allied health professions.
HCPC · AHPRA · CPTBCGDC registration for overseas-qualified dentists in the UK and AHPRA dental board registration in Australia.
GDC · AHPRASpeech Language Australia, SPA and AHPRA registration — plus dietetics, optometry, podiatry and veterinary science.
SPA · AHPRA · Dietitians AUSFive clear steps — from your free first call to walking into the OET test centre knowing exactly what to do and how to score Grade B.
15 minutes with Dr Ahmed to identify your profession, regulatory body and current weak sub-tests.
A free diagnostic test — Writing letter + Speaking roleplay + Listening — benchmarks your current grade in each sub-test.
Dr Ahmed designs a clinical-context study plan around your roster, your weak sub-tests and your exam date.
Speaking roleplays, referral letter feedback, clinical reading drills and listening case studies — 6 days/week.
Submit your OET scores to your regulatory body. Dr Ahmed guides you through the registration process too.
What makes Dr Ahmed the trusted OET coach for nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals across 20+ countries.
OET Writing is where most candidates fail. Dr Ahmed's profession-specific referral letter frameworks — built around real clinical case studies for nurses, doctors, pharmacists and AHPs — are the most effective in the market. Students consistently jump from C+ to Grade B in writing after just 4–6 sessions.
OET Speaking uses real patient consultation scenarios. Dr Ahmed and the team act as your interlocutor — simulating the exact exam format with feedback on communication, rapport, language range and clinical clarity after every roleplay.
Healthcare professionals work irregular hours. Dr Ahmed's flexible scheduling — including evening, weekend and early morning sessions — means you never have to choose between your clinical work and your OET preparation. WhatsApp support is available 24/7 between sessions.
Our OET coaching team includes writing specialists, roleplay coaches and clinical language experts — all dedicated to getting you to Grade B.
Doctorate in Healthcare. Specialist in OET Writing and Speaking for nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals. 2,500+ students coached across 20+ countries.
TESOL-certified. Expert in OET Speaking patient consultation roleplays across all 12 professions. Her clinical communication framework has guided 300+ nurses to Grade B Speaking.
MA English. Creator of Dr Ahmed's OET referral letter templates for nurses, doctors and pharmacists. His structured approach to clinical writing has transformed hundreds of C+ scores into Grade B.
BSc Applied Linguistics. Specialist in OET Reading Part A speed-reading and Part C clinical text strategies. Her Listening note-taking system is used by nurses across 12 countries.
OET-certified trainer. Manages our full mock exam programme — grading student referral letters and speaking roleplays using the official OET rubric to give accurate Grade B/C+ gap analysis.
Real nurses, doctors and healthcare workers who achieved Grade B with Dr Ahmed — and are now registered and working in their dream country.
Book a free 15-minute OET strategy call today. We'll identify your weak sub-tests, confirm your regulatory body requirement and create your personalised coaching plan — free, no obligation.
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