OET assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking.
| Paper (Duration) | Content | Remarks |
| Listening
(approx. 50 minutes) |
2 tasks
Common to all 12 professionals |
Follow and understand a range of health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures. |
| Reading (60 minutes) | 2 tasks
Common to all 12 professionals |
Read and understand different types of text on health-related subjects. |
| Writing (45 minutes)
Reading time: 5 minutes Writing time: 40 minutes |
1 task
Specific to each profession |
Write a letter in a clear and accurate way which is relevant for the reader. |
| Speaking (20 minutes) | 2 tasks
Specific to each profession |
Effectively communicate in a real-life context through the use of role-plays. |