OET

Exam Preparation

Comprehensive OET Support for Healthcare Professionals.

A structured 10-week online preparation program for nurses,
doctors, pharmacists, dentists and physiotherapists.

What is OET?

OET is an English-language test designed for healthcare professionals. It assesses the four communication skills needed in healthcare workplaces.

Listening

Understand healthcare interactions.

Reading

Understand healthcare texts and documents.

Speaking

Communicate with patients through role-plays.

Writing

Write a profession-specific healthcare letter.

Healthcare-Focused

Based on real healthcare situations.

Four Skills Assessed

Tests Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking separately.

Profession-Specific

Writing and Speaking tasks match your profession.

Globally Recognized

Accepted by healthcare organisations around the world.

600+

Organisations Accept OET

20+

Countries Accept OET

12

Healthcare professions

4

Language skills assessed.

OET Recognition & Target Scores

OET is accepted by healthcare regulators, employers and educational institutions in many countries.

Most organisations require Grade B (350+) in each skill, while some accept Grade C+ (300+) in specific skills. Requirements vary by profession and country.

Grade B

350-440

Grade C+

300-340

Why Score Guides Academy?

Score Guides Academy is an accredited Canadian training centre in Vancouver. We help healthcare professionals achieve their OET goals with expert teachers, live classes, and personalized support.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced OET and healthcare English educators.

Live Online Classes

Join interactive classes from anywhere with real instructor support.

Structured Learning

Follow a clear weekly study plan through Moodle.

Personalized Feedback

Improve your Writing and Speaking with individual feedback.

Flexible Pathways

Choose the right learning path for you.

Certificate

Receive a Score Guides Certificate of Completion at the end.

Our Programs at a Glance!

8

Courses in our learning system

160

Total learning hours

40

Hours of live classes

120

Hours of guided Moodle learning

10

Weeks of complete OET preparation

5

Professional specializations

4

OET skills covered every week

2

Pre-OET English pathways

Our 8 OET Courses

Choose the courses that match your English level and profession.

1 OET Core Skills Course (Listening & Reading)

5 OET Specializations (Writing & Speaking)

2 English Preparation Courses (Foundation & Booster)

To prepare for OET, you’ll complete the Core Skills course and one specialization for your profession.

OET Core Skills

Listening and Reading
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For All Healthcare Professionals

OET Nursing

Writing and Speaking
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For Nurses

OET Medicine

Writing and Speaking
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For Doctors

OET Pharmacy

Writing and Speaking
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For Pharmacists

OET Dentistry

Writing and Speaking
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For Dentists

OET Physiotherapy

Writing and Speaking
10 Weeks | 80 Hours For Physiotherapists

English Preparation Before OET

Need extra English support? Start with Foundation or Booster based on your English level.

General English Foundation
(4 Weeks) 100 Hrs

For learners with an intermediate level of English who need to strengthen their general English before OET.

General English
Booster
(4 Weeks) 100 Hrs

For learners with an upper-intermediate level of English who need to strengthen their medical English before OET.

Accredited. Recognized. Trusted.

Our programs are supported by recognized accreditations and professional partnerships.

Meet Our OET Team

Experienced instructors and coordinators dedicated to your success.

Masoud-Nouri2

Masoud Nouri, M.Ed.

OET Program Coordinator

Program Management and Learner Support

Jill

Dr. Jill Cummings, Ph.D.

OET Instructor

Writing and Speaking Specialist

Rozeta

Dr. Rozeta Bicaku, Ph.D.

OET Instructor

Speaking and Mock Test Expert

Mary-Bertucci-Profile

Mary Bertucci, M.Ed.

English Booster Instructor

Medical English and Communication

Jeff-McCarville

Jeff D. McCarville, M.Ed.

English Foundation Instructor

Foundation English and Study Skills

Our Marketplace

Everything You Need, All in One Place

The Score Guides Marketplace is the place to buy high-quality resources to support your OET preparation and healthcare communication skills.

Free Materials

Medical Podcasts

Practice Tests

Flashcards

Study Materials

Meet Our Testimonial

Hear from healthcare professionals who have transformed their OET preparation with our online course. Discover their experiences, success stories, and how our expert guidance helped them achieve their goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our OET online course. Find quick answers about the course, preparation, practice materials, and how we can help you achieve your target score.

01 — What is included in the OET online course?

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OET Core Skills

The OET Core Skills course develops your Listening and Reading skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation, diagnostic assessment, and OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Listening and Reading skills through structured lessons, guided practice, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests, exam strategies, and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have access to

  • Interactive lessons with step-by-step explanations and study guides.
  • Multimedia learning, including videos, podcasts, flashcards, and downloadable resources.
  • Extra practice through quizzes, practice tests, and additional activities.
  • Live online classes with experienced instructors.
  • Collaboration spaces to connect with classmates through discussions and shared learning activities.
  • Weekly feedback and surveys to monitor your progress and improve your learning experience.

Flexible study options

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • Take the Core Skills course on its own or combine it with one profession-specific specialization for the complete 160-hour OET preparation program.

 

OET Nursing

The OET Nursing specialization develops your Writing and Speaking skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation and nursing-specific OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Writing and Speaking skills through nursing case notes, role plays, live classes, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have

  • Interactive lessons with study guides and resources.
  • Multimedia learning including videos, podcasts, and flashcards.
  • Practice activities using nursing case notes and exam-style tasks.
  • Live Writing and Speaking classes with experienced instructors.
  • Instructor feedback and weekly progress surveys.

Flexible study

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • This specialization is taken together with the OET Core Skills course as part of the complete 160-hour OET program.

OET Medicine

The OET Medicine specialization develops your Writing and Speaking skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation and medical OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Writing and Speaking skills through medical case notes, role plays, live classes, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have

  • Interactive lessons with study guides and resources.
  • Multimedia learning including videos, podcasts, and flashcards.
  • Practice activities using medical case notes and exam-style tasks.
  • Live Writing and Speaking classes with experienced instructors.
  • Instructor feedback and weekly progress surveys.

Flexible study

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • This specialization is taken together with the OET Core Skills course as part of the complete 160-hour OET program.

OET Pharmacy

The OET Pharmacy specialization develops your Writing and Speaking skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation and pharmacy-specific OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Writing and Speaking skills through pharmacy case notes, role plays, live classes, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have

  • Interactive lessons with study guides and resources.
  • Multimedia learning including videos, podcasts, and flashcards.
  • Practice activities using pharmacy case notes and exam-style tasks.
  • Live Writing and Speaking classes with experienced instructors.
  • Instructor feedback and weekly progress surveys.

Flexible study

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • This specialization is taken together with the OET Core Skills course as part of the complete 160-hour OET program.

OET Dentistry

The OET Dentistry specialization develops your Writing and Speaking skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation and dentistry-specific OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Writing and Speaking skills through dental case notes, role plays, live classes, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have

  • Interactive lessons with study guides and resources.
  • Multimedia learning including videos, podcasts, and flashcards.
  • Practice activities using dental case notes and exam-style tasks.
  • Live Writing and Speaking classes with experienced instructors.
  • Instructor feedback and weekly progress surveys.

Flexible study

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • This specialization is taken together with the OET Core Skills course as part of the complete 160-hour OET program.

OET Physiotherapy

The OET Physiotherapy specialization develops your Writing and Speaking skills over 10 weeks through 20 hours of live online classes and 60 hours of guided Moodle learning, for a total of 80 learning hours.

What you’ll experience

  • Week 1: Course orientation and physiotherapy-specific OET foundations.
  • Weeks 2–8: Build Writing and Speaking skills through physiotherapy case notes, role plays, live classes, and instructor feedback.
  • Weeks 9–10: Complete full mock tests and final exam preparation.

Every week you’ll have

  • Interactive lessons with study guides and resources.
  • Multimedia learning including videos, podcasts, and flashcards.
  • Practice activities using physiotherapy case notes and exam-style tasks.
  • Live Writing and Speaking classes with experienced instructors.
  • Instructor feedback and weekly progress surveys.

Flexible study

  • Study individually or in a small group of 4–6 learners.
  • This specialization is taken together with the OET Core Skills course as part of the complete 160-hour OET program.