IELTS VS OET Cost, acceptance, Availability The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and OET (Occupational English Test) are both used to test the English Language competency of healthcare professionals around the world. Both of these examinations are chosen by the regulatory bodies to make sure that healthcare workers have sufficient language skills to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues and deliver adequate medical care. What is the difference between OET and IELTS? Usually OET tests a person’s ability to communicate in English in healthcare setting, whereas IELTS test the ability of person to communicate in English in general.Read more →