Ireland Work & Study Program
Occupational English Test (OET) Pathway
A Structured Program for International Healthcare Professionals
This program is designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and allied healthcare professionals who are preparing to work in Ireland and require Occupational English Test (OET) certification.
It supports candidates with upper-intermediate (B2) English level who aim to develop both exam readiness and professional communication skills within an English-speaking healthcare environment.
- Program Structure
Duration: 25 Weeks (Closed Group)
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Afternoon Program)
The course begins with strengthening general English foundations 
, then progresses into profession-specific OET preparation 
.
OET Speaking 
and Writing 
components are tailored to each professional discipline.
Preparation for the OET significantly improves:
• Communication confidence 
• Accuracy 
• Workplace readiness 
Course Content
Communicative Skills Focus
- Communicate clearly and naturally with patients
- Build rapport using empathy and reassurance
- Explain procedures, treatments, and care plans clearly
- Give advice and instructions professionally
- Manage OET role-play scenarios confidently
- Write clear, well-structured referral letters
- Select and prioritize key information from case notes
- Maintain professional tone and clarity
Listening Skills Focus
- Understand nurse–patient and doctor–patient conversations
- Follow admission interviews and clinical assessments
- Understand handovers and colleague instructions
- Recognize paraphrased symptoms and treatments
- Identify speaker attitudes and opinions
- Take accurate notes with correct medical terminology
Reading Skills Focus
- Locate key information in charts, care plans, and hospital documents
- Understand workplace texts (policies, emails)
- Interpret longer healthcare texts
- Identify key ideas and clinical relevance
- Distinguish between facts, advice, and recommendations
- Complete exam-style tasks within OET time limits
Outcome
On completion of the program, candidates will be:
- Prepared to sit the OET exam
- Equipped with profession-specific communication skills
- Confident in clinical documentation and patient interaction
- Ready to integrate into the Irish healthcare system
Ready to Begin?
Enquire today to learn about eligibility, intake dates, and next steps.