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OET Grade C Introduction
OET Grade C Introduction
OET was previously graded A, B, C, D, E. However, C+ has recently been introduced to provide clarity
between C and C+ grades.
We recognised the need to identify people who have the equivalent of IELTS 6.5, and previously grade C
spanned the ability range of IELTS 5.5 – 6.5.
Based on OET benchmarking studies to correlate OET with IELTS scores, the OET grade of C has now
been divided into C+ (IELTS 6.5) and C (IELTS 5.5-6.0) as shown in the table below.
For the time being the grade of C+ will only be used by NMC in the UK and will apply in the specific situation
detailed below.
NMC will accept OET test results taken from February 2016 onwards:
i. from one test administration, or
ii. from a maximum of two test administrations taken in a six-month period, only if:
• A minimum Grade of B is achieved in all four sub-tests across the two test administrations, and
• The candidate is tested in all four sub-tests in each administration, and
• No grade in any sub-test is below C+, and
• Both tests were taken from February 2016 onwards.
Candidates who took OET between February 2016 and November 2017 and meet the NMC requirements
can contact OET to confirm whether they achieved C or C+ and obtain a new Statement of Results at no
extra charge by submitting a request form.
More information
The OET Centre
PO Box 16136 Collins St West
VIC 8007 Australia
Tel: +61 3 8656 4000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.occupationalenglishtest.org