By a Certified OET Instructor
If you're a foreign-trained nurse, doctor, or health professional planning to work in Canada, the Occupational English Test (OET) is one of the most practical and profession-specific language exams you can take. Unlike IELTS or CELPIP, OET focuses on real healthcare scenarios - helping you demonstrate your English communication skills in the clinical workplace.
We specialize in coaching immigrant professionals for career success in Canada. Our certified OET instructor supports clients across Metro Vancouver and beyond with customized OET online training.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is an international English language test that evaluates the communication skills of healthcare professionals. It's accepted by healthcare regulators in Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and more.
📘 Learn more at the Official OET Website
Yes. The OET is recognized by regulatory bodies across Canada, including:
Many provincial licensing boards accept OET results in lieu of IELTS or CELBAN, especially for IENs (internationally educated nurses), physicians, and other allied health professionals.
Professionals who may need to take the OET include:
Nurses (RN, LPN)
Physicians (IMGs)
Dentists
Physiotherapists
Pharmacists
Occupational Therapists
Radiographers
While both are recognized, OET is often preferred by healthcare professionals for these reasons:
| OET | IELTS |
|---|---|
| Healthcare-specific content | General academic content |
| Role-plays and real scenarios | Formal speaking and writing tasks |
| Profession-specific results | One-size-fits-all test |
👉 Compare OET to IELTS
| Skill | Task | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Three parts (consultations, presentations, and extracts) | 45 min |
| Reading | Summarizing, MCQs, matching info | 60 min |
| Writing | Referral/transfer/discharge letter | 45 min |
| Speaking | Two clinical role-plays | ~20 min |
In the OET Writing sub-test, you will be asked to write a letter (e.g., referral, discharge, transfer) based on profession-specific case notes.
✅ Writing Criteria (Source: OET Writing Guide)
Purpose – Is the reason for writing clear and immediately apparent?
Content – Have you selected all relevant information and excluded irrelevant details?
Conciseness & Clarity – Is the letter easy to follow, without redundancy?
Genre & Style – Is the language formal, professional, and appropriate for a healthcare reader?
Organization & Layout – Is the structure logical and effective?
Language – Grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
📘 Download the OET Writing Criteria and Level Description PDF
Writing a letter is one thing—writing it to pass the OET is another. Our OET instructor works closely with you to ensure your writing meets the test’s expectations, not just grammatically, but professionally.
Here’s how we help:
✔ Personalized Feedback on Your Letters
Each letter you submit gets detailed, line-by-line feedback—including:
Whether your purpose is clearly stated
Which case note information you missed or misused
If your structure follows expected medical letter format
How to improve tone, conciseness, and language control
✔ Live Writing Sessions
You’ll practice letters under timed conditions, simulating real exam pressure, followed by instant coaching to address your writing habits.
✔ Score Prediction & Progress Tracking
We evaluate your letters against the official assessment criteria and give an estimated OET Writing band score, so you’ll know when you’re ready to take the test.
✔ Model Letters & Templates
We provide sample letters, vocabulary builders, and templates for different scenarios:
Patient discharge
Post-op follow-up
Social worker referrals
Emergency room transfers
✔ Specialized Coaching for Nurses, Doctors, and Allied Health
Each profession uses different formats and terminology. Whether you’re a nurse writing to a community care nurse or a doctor referring to a specialist, we tailor your preparation accordingly.
In the OET Speaking sub-test, you will role-play a typical patient interaction in your profession.
✅ You’ll be assessed on two sets of criteria:
Linguistic Criteria (Source: OET Speaking Guide)
Intelligibility – Pronunciation and clarity
Fluency – Natural rhythm and pace
Appropriateness of Language – Professional yet empathetic tone
Resources of Grammar and Expression – Variety and accuracy
Clinical Communication Criteria
Relationship-building – Rapport and active listening
Understanding and incorporating the patient’s perspective
Providing structure to the conversation
Information-giving and checking understanding
Empathy and supportive communication
📘 Download the OET Speaking Criteria and Level Description PDF
You can take the OET in multiple Canadian cities including:
Vancouver
Toronto
Calgary
Montreal
We offer private OET coaching and tutoring for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Whether you're aiming for a high grade or just want to pass, we help you focus on:
Real case note practice (writing)
Mock role-plays with feedback (speaking)
Listening and reading strategies
Vocabulary building for clinical communication
Contact us to speak to a certified OET instructor in Metro Vancouver or online across Canada:
The OET is more than an English test — it’s a career gateway. If you're a foreign-trained healthcare professional in Canada, let our certified instructors help you pass the OET with confidence. We understand what licensing bodies look for and how to get you there faster.
We are serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, and remote clients across Canada.
Call us at 604 725 7915
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