NursePrep PH • Para sa mga Pinoy Nurses
Which English Exam Do You Need?
Complete guide to IELTS vs OET for Filipino nurses planning to work abroad. Choose the right exam for your target country and save months of preparation time.
Choose IELTS if:
- Going to UAE, Saudi Arabia, or USA
- Need general English proficiency
- Planning to study nursing abroad
Choose OET if:
- Going to Australia or New Zealand
- Already experienced nurse (2+ years)
- Want healthcare-specific content
IELTS Academic
Most Popular
International English Language Testing System
Best for Countries:
🇦🇪 UAE
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇺🇸 USA
🇨🇦 Canada
🇬🇧 UK
🇮🇪 Ireland
Score Requirements:
UAE (DHA/MOH):6.5 overall, 6.0 each
Saudi Arabia (SCFHS):6.5 overall, 6.0 each
USA (CGFNS):6.5 overall, 6.0 each
Canada (NNAS):7.0 overall, 7.0 each
UK (NMC):7.0 overall, 7.0 each
Exam Format:
Reading: 60 minutes (3 passages)
Writing: 60 minutes (2 tasks)
Listening: 30 minutes (4 sections)
Speaking: 11-14 minutes (3 parts)
Filipino Nurse Advantage:
Our IELTS prep includes hospital scenarios, medical ethics discussions, and patient care contexts that Filipino nurses encounter daily.
OET Nursing
Healthcare Specific
Occupational English Test for Healthcare
Best for Countries:
🇦🇺 Australia
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇬🇧 UK (Alternative)
Grade Requirements:
Australia (AHPRA):Grade B in all skills
New Zealand:Grade B in all skills
Singapore (SNB):Grade B in all skills
Exam Format:
Reading: 60 minutes (3 texts)
Writing: 45 minutes (1 letter)
Listening: 45 minutes (3 parts)
Speaking: 20 minutes (2 role-plays)
Filipino Nurse Advantage:
OET uses real hospital scenarios. Our prep includes ICU handovers, patient referrals, and emergency protocols familiar to Filipino nurses.
Typical Preparation Timeline
Based on 15,000+ Filipino nurses who used NursePrep PH
3
Beginner Level
IELTS 5.0 or OET C level starting point. Need 3-4 months of daily practice.
2
Intermediate Level
IELTS 6.0 or OET C+ level starting point. Need 2-3 months focused study.
1
Advanced Level
IELTS 6.5+ or OET B level starting point. Need 1-2 months fine-tuning.