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    The document discusses changes made to the grading scale for the Occupational English Test (OET). Specifically, a new grade of C+ has been introduced between grades C and B to better differentiate levels of English proficiency. This change was made based on studies correlating OET scores to IELTS scores. A C+ grade now indicates an English level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5, while a C grade indicates a level from 5.5 to 6.0. For now, only the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will accept a minimum grade of C+ for nurse registration.

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    OET Grade C Introduction

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    The document discusses changes made to the grading scale for the Occupational English Test (OET). Specifically, a new grade of C+ has been introduced between grades C and B to better differentiate levels of English proficiency. This change was made based on studies correlating OET scores to IELTS scores. A C+ grade now indicates an English level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5, while a C grade indicates a level from 5.5 to 6.0. For now, only the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will accept a minimum grade of C+ for nurse registration.

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    OET Grade C+

    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 requirements from 1 November 2017


    All non-UK trained nurses and midwives applying for registration with the NMC will need to achieve OET
    Grade B in all four sub-tests: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

    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.

    www.occupationalenglishtest.org FAQ Page 1


    OET tests taken between February 2016 and November 2017
    Statements of Results for tests taken between February 2016 and November 2017 will not show C+
    because a distinction between C and C+ was not reported before this time.

    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.

    For more information, go to the NMC website.

    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

    www.occupationalenglishtest.org FAQ Page 2

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