Course - OET

This English Language course is designed for internationally qualified nurses and healthcare professionals who want to improve their healthcare English and prepare for the Occupational English Test, known as OET.

The main focus of this course is OET for Nursing. It supports overseas nurses who are preparing for OET, OBA, NCLEX-RN, OSCE or future healthcare work in Australia.

Through Charter Australia’s English support, students can build confidence in professional healthcare communication, patient interaction, clinical vocabulary, writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Overview

This course is designed for learners who already have an intermediate level of English and want to improve their English for healthcare, nursing communication and OET preparation.

OET is an English language test for healthcare professionals. It is available for 12 healthcare professions, including Nursing. While OET covers different healthcare professions, Charter Australia’s OET Preparation course focuses mainly on OET for Nursing and healthcare communication for internationally qualified nurses.

The course focuses on practical healthcare English and OET-related skills. Students will practise listening, reading, writing and speaking tasks in healthcare contexts, including patient communication, professional writing, clinical vocabulary, role plays and workplace communication.

It is also suitable for internationally registered nurses who are preparing for the Australian nursing registration pathway and need to strengthen their English before or during NCLEX-RN and OSCE preparation.

e-campus icon sml png The OET Preparation course is based in Sydney, NSW and is delivered online only via our Charter E-Campus Learning.

Who is this course for?

Internationally qualified nurses preparing for OET
Overseas nurses preparing for OBA pathways in Australia
Nurses preparing for NCLEX-RN and OSCE
Healthcare professionals who need stronger workplace English
Students who need to improve healthcare vocabulary and patient communication
Learners who want structured support before taking an official OET test

Course Features

OET for Nursing preparation
Healthcare-focused English training
OET Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice
Nursing and healthcare communication activities
Patient communication and role-play practice
Professional writing practice for healthcare settings
Clinical vocabulary and workplace English
Flexible course duration: 8, 16 or 24 weeks
Placement test and consultation available before enrolment

Intake Dates

Rolling Intake: Weekly entry available.

Enrolment

Recommended study commitment:

Regular weekly online learning
Speaking and writing practice
Guided OET skill development
Self-study and revision between classes

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Overview

Delivery Model: Live Online Class

Duration: 8, 16 or 24 weeks

Entry Requirements: Recommended IELTS 5.5 - 6.5 or equivalent. Placement test available.

OET Preparation

4 days Per Week

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

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Entry Requirements

To enter the course, you should have an English level suitable for OET preparation.
Recommended minimum English level:

CEFR B2+
IELTS 5.5 + or equivalent
OET, PTE or other English test result if available

You can take a placement test to determine if your English level is suitable for the course.
You can enrol in the course for 8, 16 or 24 weeks. The length of enrolment depends on your current English level, your target score and your learning goals.

For example:

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent 8 weeks
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent - 16 weeks
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent - 24 weeks

Speak with a Charter Australia representative to determine the best enrolment profile for you.

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Core Learning

English level
This is an advanced English preparation course. It is designed for students who need to improve English for healthcare communication and OET-related tasks.

Language knowledge
Language knowledge is embedded in healthcare and OET topics. This includes:

healthcare vocabulary
nursing and clinical terminology
grammar for professional communication
writing structure and accuracy
pronunciation and fluency
patient-friendly explanations
professional tone and register

OET for Nursing language skill development
This course helps students develop the four OET skill areas:

Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking

Students will practise healthcare-related communication tasks, including understanding patient information, reading healthcare texts, writing professional letters, and speaking clearly in clinical scenarios.

OET Listening
Students practise listening to healthcare conversations, consultations, handovers, workplace discussions and patient-related information.

OET Reading
Students practise reading healthcare texts, patient information, professional documents and exam-style reading tasks.

OET Writing
Students practise professional writing for healthcare settings, including clear, accurate and well-structured healthcare-related letters.

OET Speaking
Students practise speaking through healthcare role plays, patient interaction, empathy, questioning, explanation and professional communication.

Supporting you to “level up”
This course helps you improve your English level by:

encouraging regular language production through speaking and writing
modelling examples of clear healthcare communication
scaffolding tasks so you can build confidence step by step
providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
helping you understand common OET task types and expectations

Practice Tests
You will complete practice tests during the course, and get individual feedback. These may include reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks to help monitor improvement and guide further study.

Practice tests are used for learning support only. They are not official OET test results.

Delivery Mode

The course may be delivered online through Charter E-Campus.

To participate in the course, you will need:

a computer, laptop or tablet
a webcam and microphone
a stable internet connection
a quiet place to participate
A Google account to access to Google apps, such as Google Meet, Docs, Slides and Drive

A phone is not recommended as the main device for this course.

Minimum attendance requirements may apply.

Fees and Payment Terms

Course fees are based on the selected course duration:

8 weeks
16 weeks
24 weeks

Please contact Charter Australia for current course fees, payment terms and available intake dates.

For Charter Australia’s general fees information, please visit the Fees page.

Pathways to Further Studies

OET Preparation can support students who are preparing for nursing registration, healthcare work or further study in Australia.

Students may progress from or combine this course with:
NCLEX-RN preparation
OSCE preparation
OBA pathway support

If your current English level does not meet the entry requirements for the OET course, you can start with one of our other courses:

- Online Foundation English for Study and Work (Intermediate level)

- English for Healthcare and Nursing (Upper-Intermediate level)

If you are an internationally registered nurse, improving your English early can support your preparation for NCLEX-RN, OSCE and registration-related communication.

Students preparing for Australian nursing registration may also explore Charter Australia’s NCLEX & OSCE Success Program and OBA pathway support.

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OET and English Language Requirements

OET is one of the English language tests accepted by many healthcare regulators and organisations. In Australia, applicants for health practitioner registration should always check current Ahpra, NMBA and relevant National Board English language requirements before booking an official English test or applying for registration.

For nursing registration purposes, students should check the current requirements directly with Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Important notes:

Charter Australia’s OET Preparation course is a preparation course only.
It does not replace the official OET test.
Official OET test booking, assessment and results are managed by OET.
English language requirements can change.
Students should always confirm current requirements before making registration or visa decisions.

What is OET?

OET stands for Occupational English Test. It is an English language test designed for healthcare professionals. It tests English communication in healthcare-related contexts.

What is OET for Nursing?

OET for Nursing is the nursing profession version of OET. It is designed for nurses who need to demonstrate English communication skills in healthcare settings.

Does Charter Australia’s course prepare students for all OET professions?

This course focuses mainly on OET for Nursing. It is most suitable for internationally qualified nurses and healthcare professionals preparing for nursing-related pathways.

How long is the course?

The course duration is 8, 16 or 24 weeks. The recommended duration depends on your current English level, learning goals and target timeframe.

Can I study this course online?

The course may be delivered online through Charter E-Campus. Students should contact Charter Australia to confirm the next intake, timetable and delivery mode.

Do I need a placement test?

If you do not have a recent English test result, Charter Australia can offer a placement test to help recommend a suitable study plan.

Can this course help with OSCE preparation?

Yes. Strong healthcare English can support OSCE preparation because OSCE requires clear patient communication, professional explanation, empathy, questioning and clinical communication.

Does this course guarantee an OET result?

No. This is a preparation course. It supports students to improve their English and prepare for OET-related tasks, but official OET results depend on the student’s performance in the official OET test.