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I failed OET. What now?

Check three things, in this order: which sub-tests are below your regulator's line and by how much; whether your regulator lets you combine this sitting with another; and whether a re-mark makes sense. A re-mark is only worth it within 72 hours of results, and mostly for a Writing or Speaking score just under the line.

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Some regulators changed their lines in 2026; the date picks the right rule.

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Re-mark or rebook: what we know

A re-mark has to be requested within 72 hours of results being released, costs a fee per sub-test that is refunded if your grade changes, and usually takes weeks; rebooking a full sitting costs AU$587.

Re-mark

  • Deadline: 72 hours after results are released. official
  • Fee: per sub-test, refunded if your grade changes. official
  • Amount: AU$120 per sub-test (US$95 for candidates in the US). official
  • Wait: OET says 3–6 weeks after your request is confirmed. official

Rebooking

  • Full sitting: AU$587, or US$455 in the US. official
  • Computer test: Monday to Saturday, closes 7 days before; most results within 6 calendar days. official
  • Paper test: two Saturdays a month, closes 24 days before. official
  • Single sub-test resit: paper only, not in the US, from AU$315; many regulators don't accept it. official

Combining sittings

AHPRA, the NMC, MCNZ and NCNZ let you combine two sittings within 12 months, usually with a minimum score in every sitting. The GMC, NMBI, the Medical Council of Ireland, ECFMG and Canadian medical colleges need one sitting. The checker above applies your regulator's rule.

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Questions candidates ask

Should I get my OET re-marked?

Consider it only when one sub-test is within about 10 to 20 points of your line and it's the only thing keeping you out, especially Writing or Speaking. You must apply within 72 hours of your results being released. The fee is refunded if your grade changes. Candidates report waits of 2 to 6 weeks and rarely see Listening or Reading scores change.

Can I resit only the sub-test I failed?

OET offers single sub-test resits only on paper (not in the US), after a full sitting: about AU$315 for one sub-test. Many regulators won't accept them. AHPRA accepts only IELTS One Skill Retake, and the NMC and MCNZ need all four sub-tests in each sitting. Check your regulator first.

Can I combine this result with my next sitting?

With some regulators. AHPRA, the NMC, MCNZ and NCNZ allow two sittings within 12 months, usually with a minimum score in every sitting. The GMC, NMBI, the Medical Council of Ireland, ECFMG and Canadian medical colleges following the FMRAC model need all four in one sitting.

How soon can I sit OET again?

Computer tests run Monday to Saturday and close 7 days before the test; most results arrive within 6 calendar days. Paper tests run on two Saturdays a month and close 24 days before. A full sitting costs AU$587 (US$455 in the US).

Why didn't my result say what went wrong?

OET reports a score for each sub-test, not a breakdown by criterion or question. Practising with marking against each criterion, or seeing why each wrong answer was wrong, shows where the points go.

Sources

Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.