Last reviewed and updated: August 2026
Two full writing letter samples with structure notes, three speaking role-play cards, the exact score every major regulator requires in 2026, and a warning about the score-guarantee scams targeting nurses preparing for OET.
OET's own official guidance warns that scammers actively target nursing candidates — offering “insider tips,” leaked exam materials, or claiming they can alter results, and some coaching marketplaces promote “guaranteed” scores. None of this is possible on a genuine proficiency test: your score reflects your English ability on the day, not what you paid.
CourPro does not guarantee a Grade B or any specific score. We do not sell live one-to-one coaching, and we do not claim insider access to OET content. What we offer is structured self-paced preparation, honest practice material, and — on this page — free samples with no signup required, so you can judge the quality yourself before paying for anything.
Public sentiment on OET coaching is genuinely mixed: candidates report frustration with cost relative to difficulty, and a small number of test-centre administration complaints get mistaken online for coaching failures. Treat any provider promising a guaranteed outcome as a red flag, whatever they charge.
Requirements differ by country and, in the US, by state. Verify against the official regulator page before booking — these change.
| Regulator | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMC (UK) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | All four sub-tests require Grade B individually. |
| AHPRA (Australia) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | Ahpra updated its score policy effective 23 April 2026 — confirm current thresholds on Ahpra's site. |
| US — Oregon | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | Four Grade Bs required. US rules vary sharply by state board. |
| US — Florida / Michigan | 300 (C+) | 300 (C+) | 300 (C+) | 300 (C+) | Four Grade C+ accepted — a lower bar than Oregon or the UK/Australia. |
| NCNZ (New Zealand) | 350 (B) | 350 (B) | 300 (C+) | 350 (B) | Writing threshold is lower than the other three skills. At-home OET not accepted. |
One rule change matters more than any single score threshold: for US licensure, all four sub-test scores must now come from a single sitting — you can no longer mix your best Listening from one attempt with your best Writing from another. Plan your preparation to peak all four skills together, not one at a time.
The Writing sub-test gives you case notes and 45 minutes to write a letter to another health professional — usually a referral, discharge, or transfer letter, around 180–200 words. These are original CourPro practice samples, not official OET material.
Patient: Mrs. Fatima Sheikh, 58. Admitted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, day-3 post-op, ready for discharge today. Surgical site healing well, no signs of infection, dressing changed daily. Mild wound tenderness reported. Type 2 diabetes (well-controlled, on metformin). Lives alone; daughter visits twice weekly. Discharge plan: community nurse to review wound at day 7 and remove clips at day 10. Patient anxious about managing the dressing herself. Referred to: Ms. Grace Oduya, Practice Nurse, Fairview Medical Centre.
Patient: Mr. Ramesh Iyer, 81. Admitted after a fall at home resulting in a fractured left wrist, now casted. Mild cognitive decline noted (short-term memory lapses, no formal diagnosis). Independently mobile with a walking frame prior to admission; now requires assistance due to the cast. Family requesting temporary residential care placement while recovering, as his wife (primary carer) is also unwell. Medications: amlodipine, atorvastatin. No known allergies. Transferring to: Sunrise Residential Aged Care, attention Nurse Manager.
Two role-plays, five minutes each, straight after two minutes of reading time. You play the nurse; a trained interlocutor plays the patient or a relative. These are original CourPro practice cards, not official OET material.
Your patient is being discharged today after gallbladder surgery. Explain how to care for the wound at home.
• Explain the dressing should stay dry and be changed every two days
• Explain the signs of infection to watch for (redness, swelling, discharge, fever)
• Reassure the patient that mild tenderness is normal at this stage
• Confirm the community nurse follow-up appointment
• Check the patient understands before ending the conversation
You are being discharged after gallbladder surgery. You are anxious about looking after the wound yourself, especially since you live alone.
• Ask what happens if the dressing gets wet by accident
• Ask how you would know if something is wrong
• Mention you are nervous about doing this alone
• Only feel reassured once the nurse gives specific, concrete answers
Your patient has stopped taking their blood pressure medication because of side effects. Discuss this with them.
• Find out what side effects they experienced and when they stopped
• Explain the risk of stopping suddenly without medical advice
• Explain that alternatives or dose adjustments may be possible
• Do not pressure the patient; agree on a next step together
• Arrange a follow-up with the doctor this week
You stopped your blood pressure tablets two weeks ago because they made you feel dizzy and tired. You feel fine now and are reluctant to restart them.
• Explain you feel better without the tablets
• Express doubt that you need them at all
• Agree to see the doctor, but only if the nurse does not lecture you
Your patient needs a routine blood test but is visibly nervous, mentioning a bad experience in the past. Reassure and prepare them.
• Ask about the previous bad experience briefly
• Explain what will happen, step by step, in simple terms
• Offer a practical comfort measure (e.g. lying down, distraction, telling them before each step)
• Reassure without dismissing the patient's fear
• Confirm they are ready before starting
You need a blood test but had a bad experience with fainting during one several years ago. You are visibly anxious.
• Mention you fainted last time and are scared it will happen again
• Ask if you can lie down instead of sitting
• Ask the nurse to tell you before they actually insert the needle
Grade B (350 or above) in all four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There is no averaged pathway around this — every sub-test must individually clear 350.
Grade B (350+) in all four sub-tests, the same as the NMC. Ahpra updated its score policy effective 23 April 2026, so confirm current thresholds on Ahpra's official site before booking.
No. These are original practice materials written by CourPro to match OET's published nursing format and marking criteria. They supplement, but do not replace, OET's own official sample tests at oet.com/ready — the only guaranteed-accurate reflection of current test content.
Depends on the regulator. NCNZ (New Zealand) allows combining scores from two sittings within 12 months, provided both are test-venue or computer-based. US licensure now requires all four scores from one single sitting. NMC and AHPRA should be checked directly for their current combined-score policy.
Treat any guaranteed-score claim as a red flag. OET's own "Protect Yourself" guidance warns candidates about scammers offering insider tips or promising to alter results. No legitimate provider can guarantee your grade on a genuine proficiency test.
AUD 587 globally — roughly ₹34,000 to ₹37,000 depending on the exchange rate — covering all four sub-tests in one sitting. Computer-based results typically arrive within about 10 business days. There is no discounted single-subtest retake.
Regulator requirements and fees change. This page was accurate to the best of our knowledge in August 2026 — always verify current score thresholds directly with your regulator and current fees at oet.com before booking or paying anyone. Nothing on this page is immigration, visa or registration advice. If you spot an outdated figure, tell us and we will correct it.
The OET Masterclass covers all four sub-tests with nursing-specific writing and speaking practice, plus full mock tests — one payment, lifetime access, no guaranteed-score claims.