OET test dates · fees · booking
OET exam dates 2027, and the next dates you can book
In short
- 2027 dates: OET hasn't published any yet, including January 2027. We check every month and add them here.
- Next OET on Paper date you can still book: Sat, 19 Dec 2026 (book by Wed, 25 Nov 2026).
- OET on Computer runs on many more dates and can be booked up to 7 days before.
- The full test costs AU$587.
Below: the upcoming OET dates, what the test costs, when bookings close and when results come out, taken from OET's own pages. Then how many weeks to give yourself, and how to work back from your test day.
Checked against OET's website on Tue, 3 Nov 2026. Dates and fees can change, so always confirm on OET's booking page before you pay.
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January 2027 onwards
OET exam dates 2027
OET hasn't published any test dates for 2027 yet, so no January 2027 date can be booked today. This is the same in the UK, India and every other country: OET lists all its dates on one booking page. The latest dates listed are in late December 2026, with results in early January 2027.
We check OET's booking page every month and add the 2027 dates here as soon as they appear. Until then, the upcoming 2026 dates below are the ones you can book.
Three ways to take OET
- OET on Computer at a test venue. Many dates, often six days a week. Bookings close 7 days before the test.
- OET@Home, on your own computer with a remote supervisor. OET offers it only in countries where there is no test venue yet, so in the UK you will usually take OET at a venue, on computer or on paper.
- OET on Paper at a test venue, on fixed Saturdays (Fridays in the Americas). Bookings close 24 days before the test.
Not every format or date is offered in every country. Search for your city on OET's booking page to see what's near you. Your Speaking test may be on a different day, usually up to 8 days before or after the others; OET says regulators still treat all four as one test.
OET on Paper · worldwide dates
Upcoming OET on Paper dates
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
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- Bookings closed
- Results out
- Tue, 8 Dec 2026
- Professions
- Nursing, Medicine
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
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- Bookings closed
- Results out
- Tue, 22 Dec 2026
- Professions
- Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Veterinary Science
Sat, 19 Dec 2026
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- Wed, 25 Nov 2026
- Results out
- Tue, 5 Jan 2027
- Professions
- Nursing, Medicine
These are OET's worldwide paper dates; the Americas have their own paper dates, on Fridays. Paper dates aren't offered at every venue, and some dates are for nursing and medicine only. OET hasn't published its 2027 dates yet. We check every month and will add them here.
For OET on Computer and OET@Home dates near you, search for a test on OET's site.
What it costs
OET fees
| Full test (all four sub-tests, outside the US) | AU$587 |
|---|---|
| Single sub-tests (paper only, if you've taken the full test before) | 1 sub-test: AU$3152 sub-tests: AU$4153 sub-tests: AU$515The NMC doesn't accept these: every sitting must include all four sub-tests. |
| Move your date (can't be undone) | AU$120 before bookings close, AU$200 after |
| Refund if you cancel | AU$460 if you cancel before bookings close; AU$380 after that, up to the cancel deadline; nothing after |
OET charges in Australian dollars, so the amount in pounds depends on your bank's rate on the day. In the US, OET on Computer and OET@Home cost US$455. The cancel deadline is one week before a paper test, or two days before a computer or home test; there's no refund after that. The AU$7 paper booking fee isn't refunded.
Sources: fees, moving a date, cancelling (OET Support).
Results and registration
When results come, and how long they last
- OET on Computer: results in as little as 48 hours after your last sub-test, and 95% within 6 calendar days. OET@Home results can also come in as little as 48 hours.
- OET on Paper: usually by the results date shown with each paper test above. OET says results come from 13 days after the test, and in as little as 5 days if you take it in India or the Philippines. These times are a guide only.
- Nurses and midwives (NMC): you need at least a B (350) in Listening, Reading and Speaking and a C+ (300) in Writing. Your test must be within the two years before the NMC assesses your complete application. The NMC accepts all three formats.
- Combining two sittings (NMC): allowed if they are within 12 months of each other and each one includes all four sub-tests. In both sittings, every score must be at least C+ (C for Writing).
- Doctors (GMC): the GMC has its own rules for OET, including the grades and whether sittings can be combined. Check the GMC's English page before you book.
Sources: OET results times, NMC OET scores, NMC combining sittings.
Choosing your date
How many weeks to prepare for OET
There's no official answer: it depends on how far you are from the grade you need. As a rough guide:
| Where you are now | Give yourself |
|---|---|
| Already near the grades you need in practice (for the NMC, B, or C+ in Writing)Timed full practice tests and polishing your weakest sub-test. | About 4 to 6 weeks |
| One or two grades short in one or two sub-testsSteady daily practice, with most of the time on the parts that cost you marks. | About 8 to 12 weeks |
| Short in three or four sub-tests, or not sure yetTake a free practice test first, then choose a date. Choosing a later date is cheaper than paying to take the test again. | 3 months or more |
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If the next paper dates are too soon for you, look for a later computer test, or wait for OET's next paper dates. Booking a date you aren't ready for usually costs more than waiting.
Work back from your test day
A count-back plan
- Today: take a free practice test in Reading and Listening, and try a Writing letter and a Speaking role-play. Note which parts cost you most.
- Pick a test day at least as many weeks away as the guide above suggests. For paper, book before bookings close, 24 days ahead.
- The weeks in between: practise every day, mainly on your weakest sub-test.
- The last two weeks: full timed tests, one every few days, and rest the day before.
Already have a date? Get a free week-by-week plan for it.
Questions about OET dates and fees
How much does the OET cost?
The full OET test costs AU$587 (US$455 for OET on Computer and OET@Home in the US). OET charges in Australian dollars, so your bank converts it on the day you pay.
How often is the OET test held?
OET on Paper runs on fixed dates, usually two Saturdays a month (two Fridays a month in the Americas). OET on Computer and OET@Home have many more dates; you see them when you search for a test on OET's booking page.
When do OET bookings close?
OET on Paper bookings close 24 days before the test. OET on Computer and OET@Home bookings close 7 days before the test.
How soon do I get my OET results?
OET on Computer results can come in as little as 48 hours, and 95% are out within 6 calendar days. For OET on Paper, OET says results come from 13 days after the test, or in as little as 5 days in India and the Philippines; each paper date also has its own results date, which for the upcoming dates is 17 days after the test. OET says these times are a guide only.
Are the 2027 OET dates out?
Not yet. OET hasn't published 2027 dates. We check OET's booking page every month and add them here once they are out.
Are there OET dates in January 2027?
OET hasn't published its 2027 paper dates yet, so no January 2027 paper date can be booked today. OET on Computer and OET@Home have many more dates; search for a test on OET's site to see what is open near you. We add 2027 paper dates here as soon as OET publishes them.
Can I move my OET date?
Yes. OET on Paper can be moved up to the day before the test; OET on Computer and OET@Home up to two days before your first sub-test. It costs AU$120 before bookings close and AU$200 after.
Clodia isn't part of OET and can't book tests. Dates, fees and rules on this page come from OET's and the NMC's own websites, which are always the authority.