Occupational English Test

IH Johannesburg is an official testing centre for the OET exam in Johannesburg, South Africa. OET is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.


Application Process

Read the Terms & Conditions and OET Test Regulations on the OET website (https://oet.com/) before you start. You will need a credit card (or other means of electronic payment), an identification document (normally your passport) and a digital passport photo (this means a photo that conforms to the requirements of applying for a passport). The test currently costs AUD$587 (Australian Dollars).


Go to the application web page here (https://oet.com/test/book-a-test) and search for Johannesburg South Africa and click on Book now for International House Johannesburg. Complete the registration form and follow the steps through to finish registering for your exam. Your application will be acknowledged by the OET office and you will be sent venue details by them, with instructions for what to do on the day.


All communication related to the exam itself should go through the OET helpdesk or by email at applications@oet.com.au.


You will receive a confirmation email from International House Johannesburg approximately 10 days prior to the test.


OET Test Dates

The test is available on the dates shown below, but please check this at the official OET.com website. 


Bookings for OET Test on Paper close 24 days before the test date (subject to change).

Test Dates for 2026

  • 10 January
  • 24 January
  • 07 February
  • 21 February
  • 07 March
  • 28 March
  • 11 April
  • 25 April
  • 09 May
  • 23 May
  • 13 June
  • 27 June
  • 11 July
  • 25 July
  • 08 August
  • 22 August
  • 06 September
  • 19 September
  • 03 October
  • 17 October
  • 07 November
  • 21 November
  • 05 December
  • 19 December

Test Dates for 2027

  • 09 January
  • 06 February
  • 06 March
  • 03 April
  • 08 May
  • 12 June
  • 10 July
  • 07 August
  • 04 September
  • 02 October
  • 06 November
  • 04 December

Results
Results for OET Test on Paper are released from 13 days after the test date for all other regions. Please note: All result publishing timeframes are indicative, and results may be released earlier. Timing may vary due to public holidays or other regional factors, particularly towards the end of the year. In certain cases, results may take longer than expected due to additional quality assurance or security checks, or circumstances beyond OET’s control.

For more information about test dates and the registration process, please refer to the official OET website.


Contact the OET Venue Manager, Maloba for further information on +27 11 339-1051 / exams@ihjoburg.co.za.

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