OET Scoring System by Divine

Scoring System

For each of the four sub-tests that make up OET, candidates receive a score from 0-500 in 10-point increments e.g. 350, 360, 370. The numeric score is mapped to a separate letter grade, ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest). There is no overall grade for OET. You must score at least 350 in each of the sub-tests which is considered as pass mark in OET. Based on the requirements of the relevant board or council, you must score in the OET exam.

Letter grade	Numeric score	Description of ability
A	450-500	Can communicate very fluently and effectively with patients and health professionals, using appropriate register, tone and lexis. Shows complete understanding of any kind of written or spoken language.
B	350-440	Can communicate effectively with patients and health professionals, using appropriate register, tone and lexis, with only occasional inaccuracies and hesitations. Shows good understanding in a range of clinical contexts.
C+ C	300-340 200-290	Can maintain the interaction in a relevant healthcare environment despite occasional errors and lapses and follow standard spoken language normally encountered in his/her field of specialisation.
D	100-190	Can maintain some interaction and understand straightforward factual information in his/her field of specialisation but may ask for clarification. Frequent errors, inaccuracies and mis- or overuse of technical language can cause strain in communication.
E	0-90	Can manage simple interaction on familiar topics and understand the main point in short, simple messages, provided he/she can ask for clarification. High-density of errors and mis- or overuse of technical language can cause significant strain and breakdowns in communication.