About the OET exam
Occupational English Test is one of the better-known exams for study, work or licensing abroad. It is administered by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held offered multiple times per month.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based or at-home test, with Speaking in a remote video format. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why OET mock tests matter.
OET eligibility
Healthcare professionals in 12 professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry and pharmacy.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment before you apply.
OET exam pattern and marking scheme
Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, with the Writing and Speaking tasks based on a clinical setting and the profession of the candidate, such as a referral letter or a role-play.
- Subjects and sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based or at-home test, with Speaking in a remote video format.
- Frequency: Offered multiple times per month.
OET syllabus: what to study
The OET syllabus is organised around 4 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Listening: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Reading: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Writing: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Speaking: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for OET
A good OET plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Practise the letter-writing task using your own profession's case notes.
- Rehearse role-plays with a clear structure for greeting, history and explanation.
- Learn the criteria for each sub-test before practising.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise OET mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A OET mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.