The rule for podiatrists in Australia
Australian podiatrists should compare their results with the Podiatry Board’s Ahpra pathway. A UK HCPC result that clears the component floors and total does not necessarily reach the Australian Reading and Speaking requirements. Ahpra checks those two components at 360 and Listening and Writing at 350 for current sittings. It also specifies minimum scores in both tests when combining; the availability of that route should not be mistaken for permission to assemble any four best results from an unlimited number of dates.
| Requirement | Podiatry Board of Australia / Ahpra |
|---|---|
| Listening | 350 (B) |
| Reading | 360 (B) |
| Writing | 350 (B) |
| Speaking | 360 (B) |
| One sitting / combining | Up to two sittings within 12 months can be combined. You must sit all four sub-tests each time, and neither sitting can go below Listening 320, Reading 340, Writing 350 or Speaking 350. Results from a different English test can't be mixed in. |
| Validity | 2 years. If you combine two sittings, the 2 years run from the earlier one. |
| OET@Home accepted? | Not accepted. Paper-based tests and computer tests at a test venue are accepted; the boards have accepted the remotely delivered Speaking part of a venue computer test. |
| Profession version | Ahpra accepts any profession-specific OET test; these practice links use podiatry. |
Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Official rule ↗
What to aim for in practice
Try a Podiatry role-play about foot care where the patient struggles to follow advice. Find out whether discomfort, mobility or understanding is the main barrier before giving another explanation. Follow it with a letter that links foot risk to the care being requested, rather than repeating every diagnosis. Keep a separate record of your two 360 targets and practise scanning the full Reading paper: vocabulary knowledge alone will not show whether you retrieve the correct detail under the clock.
| Skill | Official component target / floor | OETAce conservative practice guide |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 350 (B) | 32/42 gives an estimated 350–370 |
| Reading | 360 (B) | 33/42 gives an estimated 360–380 |
These raw-mark ranges use the same estimate as our test marker. They are a study aid, not an official OET conversion or registration decision. Part A alone cannot predict a score for a full 42-question test. Review Writing and Speaking feedback separately.
Matching Podiatry practice
Podiatry guide and sample tasks · Podiatrists role-play cards · Sample letter task
Speaking cards
- Plantar ulcer – reluctance to wear an offloading boot Podiatry clinic (community high-risk foot service)
- Ingrown toenail – partial nail avulsion for a teenager Podiatry clinic
- Aged care resident – overgrown nails and heel redness Aged care facility
Writing case notes
- Rheumatoid forefoot – continuity of care after relocation referral letter
- Falls-risk foot assessment – older woman update letter
- Aged care resident – suspected peripheral arterial disease update letter
Free full Listening test · Free Reading Part A · Practice plans and prices
Questions candidates ask
What OET score do podiatrists need in Australia?
Australia Podiatry Board of Australia / Ahpra: podiatrists need Listening 350 (B), Reading 360 (B), Writing 350 (B) and Speaking 360 (B) for tests from 23 April 2026; OET@Home is not accepted.
Can podiatrists combine OET sittings for Australia?
Up to two sittings within 12 months can be combined. You must sit all four sub-tests each time, and neither sitting can go below Listening 320, Reading 340, Writing 350 or Speaking 350. Results from a different English test can't be mixed in.
How long are OET results valid for podiatrists in Australia?
2 years. If you combine two sittings, the 2 years run from the earlier one.
Other destinations for podiatrists: UK.
Sources
Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Rules and prices change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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