OET grade requirement checker
Each sub-test is scored from 0 to 500. The NMC and ECFMG ask for 350 (grade B) in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 300 (C+) in Writing.
| Sub-test | Yours | Listed minimum | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 330 C+ | 350 B | 20 below |
| Reading | 360 B | 350 B | At or above |
| Writing | 290 C | 300 C+ | 10 below |
| Speaking | 350 B | 350 B | At or above |
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Listening, Writing are below the listed minimum.
This compares numbers only. It is not a decision about registration or certification; the NMC decides.
Also check at the source
- Required scores within two years at the point NMC considers the complete application.
- Each sitting must include all four sub-tests.
Minimums from the NMC's OET page, checked 23 September 2026. Rules change; the source always wins.
Scores and grade letters
There is no overall OET score. Each grade letter covers a band of the 0 to 500 scale.
| Grade | Score range |
|---|---|
| A | 450 to 500 |
| B | 350 to 440 |
| C+ | 300 to 340 |
| C | 200 to 290 |
| D | 100 to 190 |
| E | 0 to 90 |
Check the organisation you are applying to
Doctors applying to the GMC can use the NMC and GMC route checker. Nurses can see the OET score for each nursing regulator, from the NMC to Ahpra, New Zealand and Canada.