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OET grade requirement checker
Enter your four sub-test scores and see how each compares with the minimum the NMC or ECFMG publishes. It compares numbers only and links to the rules; the organisation makes the decision.
| 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
Each sub-test is reported from 0 to 500 in steps of 10. There is no overall OET score. Grade letters are bands of that scale, so a B means 350 to 440 and a C+ means 300 to 340.
| 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
This checker covers the NMC and ECFMG. Doctors applying to the GMC should check the GMC website for its current requirements. Other regulators, employers and universities publish their own rules.