IELTS or OET - Similarities and Differences

International English Language Testing System most familiarly known as IELTS is a language testing system. OET on the other hand stands for Occupational English Test. The interesting point is that both these tests are used to test the English Language of professionals in several parts of the world. OET preparation course and IELTS training dubai stand valid for two years. https://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/training/study-english/ielts-preparation

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1. IELTS Or OET - SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCE S
2. ➢ International English Language Testing System most familiarly known as IELTS is a language testing system. OET on the other hand stands for Occupational English Test. ➢ The interesting point is that both these tests are used to test the English Language of professionals in several parts of the world. 2
3. ➢ Both test reading,writing,speaking and listening skills. ➢ In both tests, the above mentioned skills tests happen simultaneously meaning they do not extend across days or weeks. ➢ Both tests require a test specific preparation support and exhibit a graded score. ➢ OET preparation course and IELTS training dubai stand valid for two years ➢ OET and IELTS tests are part owned by Cambridge Assessment English with IELTS being co owned by IDP Education Ltd and the British Council while OET is co owned by Boxhill Assessment Australia.(CBLA) 3 SIMILARITIES
4. ➢ OET tests healthcare English while IELTS tests academic English used by healthcare regulatory bodies around the world. ➢ IELTS offers two versions while OET offers twelve versions of the test each relevant to the specific healthcare profession. ➢ OET is suitable for healthcare professionals wanting to work in the medical sector while IELTS is for candidates wanting to study,work and migrate to English speaking countries. ➢ OET involves the ability of individuals to communicate in medical scenes while IELTS includes the ability to follow lectures,write essays and take a wide range for topic discussion. 4 DIFFERENCES
5. With most people vouching to go to places like Canada, you can do IELTS test in dubai or if you are someone who is already done with their exams and waiting for IELTS results, either way you can opt for IELTS if you are not looking for a career in the medical field. It is interesting to note that IELTS is accepted by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies around the world. 5
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