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New OET (Occupational English Test) Preparation at the International Academy

22/03/2019

The OET is an international English language test designed to assess the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practice in an English-speaking environment. It is now formally recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC).

Current developments include:

OET Online

The International Academy is also developing a fully online OET course which will enable healthcare professionals from around the world to access our expert OET teaching. This is scheduled to run from September 2019.

Workshops

We are holding a series of OET workshops which are aimed at healthcare professionals wishing to find out more about the exam and gain some exam practice and advice.

WORKSHOP

DATE

Speaking

9 April 2019

Reading

11 April 2019

Listening

30 April 2019

Writing

2nd May 2019

 

These workshops will comprise:

. An overview of the test format and how it is scored

. Exam samples

. Exam practice and feedback

. Language awareness

. Tips and Advice

 

Writing Feedback

For many OET candidates who are already familiar with the test, writing in particular can be problematic so we are also offering an OET writing feedback service where we give full feedback, corrections and advice for improving OET writing.

 

Bespoke Courses

The International Academy can provide bespoke courses and workshops in Nursing and Medicine at our University Campuses or in hospitals or other workplaces (by arrangement). Please contact the OET co-ordinator Gill Outterside on g.outterside@wlv.ac.uk if you have specific requirements you wish to discuss.

Gill Outterside commented: “We are excited about becoming an OET Preparation centre and developing our portfolio of courses at the International Academy. Currently there are no other British universities who are approved teaching centres since the OET gained approval by the NMC and GMC, and we are looking forward to developing further projects.”

  • Find out more about the OET course: www.wlv.ac.uk/oet

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.

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