Ques 1. Can OET be used for Canada immigration?

Yes, OET (Occupational English Test) can be used for Canada, but only in specific contexts, primarily for healthcare professionals.

Here's when OET is accepted in Canada:

1. Regulatory Bodies for Licensing:
   If you're a healthcare professional (like a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, or physiotherapist), some Canadian regulatory authorities accept OET as proof of English proficiency for professional registration. For example:

   • Nursing: The Nursing regulatory bodies in Canada (like BCCNM, CNO, CRNM) accept OET for licensing.

   • Medicine: The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) currently does not accept OET — they require IELTS or TOEFL.

   • Pharmacy and other allied health roles: Some accept OET, some don't — it depends on the province and profession.

2. Not accepted for immigration (permanent residency or Express Entry):

   • IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) does not currently accept OET for immigration purposes like Express Entry, PR, or Canadian Experience Class.

   • For immigration, you’ll need to take:

     • IELTS General Training

     • CELPIP (General)

     • TEF Canada (for French)

     • TCF Canada (for French)

 

Ques 2. How is OET Listening marked?
OET Listening is marked in a very structured and objective way. Here's a breakdown of how it's marked, what types of questions you’ll face, and how to maximize your score.

OET Listening Overview

• Total Time: ~40 minutes

• Total Questions: 42

• Three parts:

  1. Part A – Consultation Extracts (24 marks)

  2. Part B – Short Workplace Extracts (6 marks)

  3. Part C – Presentations/Interviews (12 marks)