20/08/2026
OET or IELTS — which one should you actually take? 🩺
If you're a nurse prepping for UK, Australia, NZ, or Canada registration, this is probably the #1 question in your head right now.
Quick truth: OET usually feels more natural if you're already fluent in "hospital English" — it's built entirely around real clinical scenarios (consultations, discharge letters, case notes). IELTS is the better call if your regulator specifically requires it, or if you also need a general English score for a visa.
We broke down the full comparison — test format, difficulty, and how to decide based on your registration pathway — in our latest blog post. Link below 👇
🔗 https://irisreviewcenter.com/oet-vs-ielts-for-nurses-2026/
Not sure which one fits you? IRIS has coached nurses through both for 20+ years — send us your details and we'll help you figure it out.