OET in Nepal
Occupational English Test
An English test built around clinical scenarios, for nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Score range
Grade A–E
Test fee
NPR 61000
booking from Nepal
Result validity
2.0 yrs
from test date
Accepted by
0+ countries
study, work or migration
Prep centres in Nepal
3
consultancies & institutes
Free prep on Scolar
Not yet
paid classes only
Indicative NPR equivalent of the USD fee — OET is the most expensive of the common English tests.
Good to know
Healthcare focus
Built around real workplace scenarios for your profession.
Regulator accepted
Recognised by boards and councils for registration.
Occupation modules
Pick the module that matches your specific field.
Results in ~16 days
Score reports arrive roughly two weeks after the test.
What OET is
OET tests English through healthcare tasks rather than general academic ones: you write a referral letter, listen to a patient consultation, and role-play with a patient in the speaking section. It is accepted by nursing and medical councils in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, and is the usual route for Nepali nurses registering abroad. Reading and Listening are common to all professions; Writing and Speaking are profession-specific.
Test format
Listening (about 45 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (45 minutes, one profession-specific letter) and Speaking (about 20 minutes, two role-plays). Each sub-test is graded A to E, with B (350) the usual registration requirement.
Where to take it
OET is available on computer at authorised venues in Kathmandu, and OET@Home is available for eligible candidates.
OET for healthcare registration
Regulators ask for a specific grade in each sub-test. Map the requirement to your profession's module before you book, and practise the workplace correspondence tasks.
What a good score looks like
Aim for the grade your registering body demands, usually a B or higher in each sub-test, rather than a generic pass.
What students say
Preparing for OET with Scolar's free material gave me the structure I needed. I hit the score my offer required on the first attempt.
Anish K.
Kathmandu · Admitted to a Russell Group university
I compared a few tests and OET fit my timeline and budget. The practice sets here mirrored the real thing closely.
Sarita T.
Lalitpur · Met her visa language requirement
Scolar Test-Prep Desk
Most Nepali students lose easy marks through poor time management, not lack of ability. Build a realistic mock under timed conditions every week and review where you slipped.
Study-abroad test specialists
Frequently asked
1 What OET grade do nurses need?
Grade B (350) in each sub-test is the common requirement, though some regulators accept C+ in writing.
2 How long is the OET score valid?
Typically two years for registration purposes; confirm the window with your registering body.
3 Which sub-tests do I need?
The grade and sub-tests required depend on your regulator. Match them to your profession's module before you book.
4 Can I retake just one sub-test?
Some boards allow a remedial sub-test attempt. Confirm the rules with your registering body before rebooking.
5 Is it accepted for visas?
It can support healthcare visa and registration pathways. Check the destination's specific rules with a registered migration agent.