IELTS vs OET | Which is Better? | PLAB, UKFP, GMC Registration & UK Visa

Which exam is better for you? Is it IELTS? Or maybe it's OET? Is one exam better than the other and when do you even need to prove your English proficiency on your road to UK?
Dr. Ibreez discusses every aspect of both IELTS and OET, along with the exam structure, costs, availability, and what is best for you.
📑 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:41 When do you need IELTS/OET?
01:30 Structure of IELTS
04:24 Structure of OET
06:15 Difference between IELTS & OET
08:25 Should you take IELTS or OET?
10:22 Is OET superior to IELTS?
11:35 Wrapping up, final thoughts
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  • @motasemsalih5200
    @motasemsalih52002 жыл бұрын

    I have never expected that repeating a certain substat in OET will render it useless, in so shocked. In also shocked that they want 7.5 in each IELTS band for the Foundation years in UK, seriously, this video made me rethink the whole process as someone who had just graduated.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @tashachiks2663
    @tashachiks26632 жыл бұрын

    This is what I tell people. It just depends what you are comfortable with. I have done both and I do not think that one is easier than the other .I think that they are incomparable.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @zndrslife6493
    @zndrslife6493 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Doctor - Good day. I'm from Bangladesh working as Residential Surgeon in the field of Gynae and OBs department. I have recently passed the Fellowship exam from BCPS ( Bangladesh Collage of Physician and Surgeon) concentrating Gynae and Obs and also passed MCPS ( Member of Collage and Physician and Surgeon) in 2021. Would like to explore my possibility to work in UK as Medical practitioner. Appreciate your support guiding me the right path achieving my dream - thanks a million. pls note that after completing my bachelor programs, I did complete the internship followed by 3 years clinical engagement and training for the fellowship exams. Stay healthy and be safe.

  • @mithilaphatak9210
    @mithilaphatak9210 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for the videos! Have a doubt though. Does the result have to be valid till applying for the UKFPO? Or does it have to be valid till at least the start? TIA!

  • @ziadsamir6961
    @ziadsamir6961Ай бұрын

    thanks doc for the informative video. I have a question about taking master's programme in UK as I find that most of universities put in the requriements for the course let's say (orthopedics MCh in Teesside uni) is IELTS 7.5 . so do they actually only accept IELTS or is it a matter of not reporting that OET is valid?

  • @ogn8343
    @ogn8343 Жыл бұрын

    Hey I have a question, because UKFP accepts general ielts while gmc does not. In this case can i apply for foundation with 7.5 in all section then secure gmc with 350 score both in all sections?? I cannot get any answer for this question I would appreciate it if you can help me with it.. thanks

  • @DOCTORS522
    @DOCTORS5222 жыл бұрын

    Is oet clubbing is acceptable for GMC as I scored 330 in writing and planning sit for only writing, is it possible, GMC will consider clubbing mrks from both the test

  • @I_asmaaamir18
    @I_asmaaamir18 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dr. Can you please tell me while I’m on another (Tier 2 visa ) not registered with gmc. Do I need oet/ilets for plab 1 ??

  • @Missdovanova
    @Missdovanova Жыл бұрын

    Does the embassy require the UKVI version ??? Or is it acceptable to provide them with the academic one not the UKVI academic

  • @atiqnoori8689
    @atiqnoori86892 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dr Ibreez, I have completed my MD and MBBS in 2016 in Afghanistan also have completed my fellowship from 2018-2020 (2 yrs training) from India. Can I apply for PLAB1? what f there is gap between oet and PLAB? Thanks

  • @hashamqureshi8045
    @hashamqureshi80452 жыл бұрын

    Hi Doctor, a huge fan and a follower. Can you please tell that if my speaking subtest is on a different day then writing , reading and listening , will it be considered as one sitting ? Thanks!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @sanky5375
    @sanky53752 жыл бұрын

    add video about how to clear mrcp as u r imt trainee

  • @vishnuchackan2764
    @vishnuchackan27649 ай бұрын

    I have a question my country is exempted from having to do oet/ielts since English is our first speaking but would it just be our medical degree certificate I would need to submit as my proof?

  • @charvimahida8501
    @charvimahida85012 жыл бұрын

    Hello doctor Ive completed my mbbs from India and am eligible to be admitted to general surgery residency program in india, also I've cleared step 1 and step 2 ck usmle and for me step 2 cs has been cancelled now how can I apply for gmc registration .....can I do that before mrcs clearing?

  • @drpearl3987
    @drpearl3987 Жыл бұрын

    Got an overall 7.5 band in IELTS in first attempt but my reading section band was marked 6.5 band only. Thinking to attempt Oet now.

  • @chongus1497

    @chongus1497

    11 ай бұрын

    Me too. My writing band was 6.5. I'm just hoping that they change their requirements before I take another attempt 😢

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    7 ай бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @drsherikar6199
    @drsherikar6199 Жыл бұрын

    Do Computer based ielts accepted for GMC Registration?

  • @Puneeth_Shetty
    @Puneeth_Shetty Жыл бұрын

    Hi maam Im trying for staff nurse post in nhs. Can i go with ielts?

  • @dalerahmad7351
    @dalerahmad7351 Жыл бұрын

    HI, i just wanted to ask which IELTS exam is required for the GMC registration. There's either the Ielts Academic or the Ielts General. Are both considered for the UKFP program? Thank You!!!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Academic.

  • @dhaneshsukumaran1545
    @dhaneshsukumaran1545 Жыл бұрын

    Is computer based IELTS score acceptable for ukfpo ?

  • @aliabdullah1305
    @aliabdullah13052 жыл бұрын

    Is ielts/oet required for uk spouse visa?

  • @daftpunk5656
    @daftpunk56562 жыл бұрын

    Hi doctor , can i use my OET for applying uk visa? thankyou for enlightening us!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which visa?

  • @gabrielalara8898
    @gabrielalara8898 Жыл бұрын

    hi i have a question, if i can do the plab 1 before i recurve my degree ? cause in colombia you do first a year of practice and then you receive your degree

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it a pre-graduate internship?

  • @mustafasafi6429
    @mustafasafi64292 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Ibreez, hope Ramadan is going Well.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes alhamdulillah 😁

  • @amisha0847
    @amisha08472 жыл бұрын

    Ma'am when should I take IELTS/OET to book a seat for NOV 2023/FEB 2024 .. i haven't started prepping yet but realised that seats are being released one year prior so I have to buck up

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    As soon as you can to ensure PLAB seats.

  • @abdulla7430
    @abdulla74302 жыл бұрын

    Hello doc good information .. I've completed my MBBS in India and planning my post graduation in UK.. How often is it possible to visit home(india) financially and from busy working hours there...

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYBopNWOYse7cpc.html

  • @evanescentme
    @evanescentme2 жыл бұрын

    My PLAB 2 is scheduled on October 2022. I have my IELTS academic test result. Do I need to take IELTS UKVI academic all the way again for VISA application to attend PLAB 2 exam and come back.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    No.

  • @randyburger8491
    @randyburger8491 Жыл бұрын

    1.What is stand alone foundation programme,;as opposed to traditional plab1,2 -> fy1,2. 2.I have completed internship in India and worked for almost 2yrs how much is the required score for me in oet and IELTS. 3. Will I be able to bypass fy1,2 based on my internship in India and added 2yr experience.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    7 ай бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZOFrNOyabnZipc.htmlsi=n4J5GSHiF8UAGCFM

  • @lokithadunuwille6907
    @lokithadunuwille6907 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m done with my oet and still it’s pending. Not approved by gmc yet. What should I do??

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Contact GMC.

  • @adubimpong4095
    @adubimpong40952 жыл бұрын

    In case you have completed a masters program in UK and currently in uk, is it possible for one to register for Plab without writing IELTS?

  • @I_asmaaamir18

    @I_asmaaamir18

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you find the answer??

  • @STATION17_drs

    @STATION17_drs

    6 ай бұрын

    Nooo

  • @jojo33456
    @jojo334562 жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on how to prepare for ilets

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have one!

  • @jayrajmori2286
    @jayrajmori22862 жыл бұрын

    I am still confused whether i would need to give IELTS for visa later on after i give IELTS ACADEMIC?

  • @momentous_cuts

    @momentous_cuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    No you would not.

  • @Hope-uv1np
    @Hope-uv1np2 жыл бұрын

    Hello maam after MBBS program from any country can anyone try for OET and PLAB before licences exam from own country???

  • @amanzecarson943

    @amanzecarson943

    2 жыл бұрын

    No. Not possible. You must have your license

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Please also see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4aIrNdqoqWZedI.html

  • @ayeshaamjad6812
    @ayeshaamjad68122 жыл бұрын

    What's exactly the difference between UKVI and academic. Marking or pattern or what?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Used to be only UKVI could be used for the UK visa, but that's no longer the case.

  • @arpitsoperna4029
    @arpitsoperna40292 жыл бұрын

    Hey, first of all, thank you for such resourceful blogs. I was wondering if you are an American grad, then you must have not done your internship, [as they consider the internship as first year of residency], then did you start with FY1? Did you give PLAB or since you gave USMLE you were able to skip PLAB and directly apply for provisional regestration? Thank-you so much!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did my internship elsewhere as at that time UKFP was restricted to UK grads.

  • @sadiqbashao7
    @sadiqbashao72 жыл бұрын

    What is score needed in oet for GMC registration for doctors(plab pathway) ?? Pls reply

  • @areebqureshi633

    @areebqureshi633

    2 жыл бұрын

    B in all sections

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's been mentioned in the video.

  • @sadiqbashao7

    @sadiqbashao7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK Ok doctor I think then I didn’t understand I will watch the video again !!!

  • @athiraks8122
    @athiraks81222 жыл бұрын

    Sir/Mam, I have only worked for 5 months after my internship and now I have 3 years of gap. I was preparing for post graduate exam in India. Am I eligible for plab? Please help me

  • @momentous_cuts

    @momentous_cuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @prrajwal9576

    @prrajwal9576

    2 жыл бұрын

    Similar situation here, DM if you're looking for a study partner

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @muhammadmairajjudinbutt2687
    @muhammadmairajjudinbutt2687 Жыл бұрын

    Can we exempt OET for GMC or IMC registration for IMGs...if yes how?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    We have no idea about IMC

  • @ayaznilam5222
    @ayaznilam52222 жыл бұрын

    Is PTE valid in UK instead of IELTS or OET?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    No.

  • @rookie_ayasha
    @rookie_ayasha2 жыл бұрын

    Can I book any Plab 1 cancelled seat after opening of GMC account?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @alejandroraulfernandezvald2114
    @alejandroraulfernandezvald2114 Жыл бұрын

    Is OET exam accepted for applying for a visa in the UK ? I looked for it in the list of exams that are accepted for a visa in the UK and could not find OET in the list

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Once you get GMC registration, that is sufficient for your work visa. You don't need to show OET or IELTS then.

  • @alejandroraulfernandezvald2114

    @alejandroraulfernandezvald2114

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RoadToUK Thank you so much for the response. But is that the same por taking plab 2 ? Because I hear you need to go to the UK for plab 2 and was wondering if OET was sufficent for a visa

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alejandroraulfernandezvald2114 You don't need a visa for PLAB 2.

  • @_jianthuilungkamei_3643
    @_jianthuilungkamei_3643 Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏾ma'am🙏🏾does OET clubbing accepted in UK for doctors?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean?

  • @awi6046
    @awi60462 жыл бұрын

    Dos plab take oet @home results?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @farahbreak9844
    @farahbreak98442 жыл бұрын

    Does the GMC criteria for accepting an IELTS certificate include taking it while still being a med student? I’m currently a 5th year med student and I was thinking about taking IELTS during my 6th year so I’d have a chance of booking for PLAB 1 immediately after graduating (June 2023). Is this possible?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is

  • @Doctor_Saalim
    @Doctor_Saalim2 жыл бұрын

    Is it mandatory to have clinical experience before PLAB?

  • @momentous_cuts

    @momentous_cuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    No. Only an acceptable pattern of Internship completion

  • @Doctor_Saalim

    @Doctor_Saalim

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do they accept 2 months of posting in clinical subjects?

  • @momentous_cuts

    @momentous_cuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Doctor_Saalim it's best to ask GMC directly any of your queries.

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4aIrNdqoqWZedI.html

  • @asnaaylin
    @asnaaylin Жыл бұрын

    Its my second time i was confident but ielts ended up in 6.5 . R 7 L6.5 w6 s 6 What to do?? Oet is better??

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Try taking a mock OET exam and see how you fare.

  • @gouthambm1671
    @gouthambm1671 Жыл бұрын

    Ielts are cheaper, I will take it 🥴

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    🙂

  • @rezaazadi6595

    @rezaazadi6595

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here 😂

  • @siddharthpatel2036
    @siddharthpatel20362 жыл бұрын

    I tried ielts multiple but missing writing module by 0.5 grade. So should I try oet?

  • @amanzecarson943

    @amanzecarson943

    2 жыл бұрын

    How have your been preparing?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think you'll not be able to score better on another IELTS attempt?

  • @rukshitw5251
    @rukshitw52512 жыл бұрын

    Hi. My question is bit different. Since you're from BD i thought you might able to help me or guide me to someone or place to get me what i am troubled with I'm planning to go to uk for a Msc which requires to convert my final year results to UK GPA system. Do you know how or where i can get that done? In canada there's a separate system for that. But i can't find something like that for uk. All i got from my university is a PERCENTAGE.

  • @amanzecarson943

    @amanzecarson943

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you found one yet? If no, I could point you to the right direction.

  • @rukshitw5251

    @rukshitw5251

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amanzecarson943 hi. I figured that out. Some universities in UK has published their entry requirements directing to each country they get international students. Thanks btw.

  • @amanzecarson943

    @amanzecarson943

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rukshitw5251 great to know. Do you mind us corresponding via email?

  • @aminasalihu782
    @aminasalihu7822 жыл бұрын

    Dear Ibreez, Ramadan Kareem. I am currently a final year student and I was thinking of writing my OET this year 2022 against me writing plab 1 2024. The intention behind doing this is so that I don’t miss out on booking a seat for plab1 March 2024 seeing as the seats get quickly booked up. Do you think this is a good idea?

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not a bad idea, but just remember that OET has a two year validity.

  • @manojhkumaar005
    @manojhkumaar0052 жыл бұрын

    How many attempts can we take to do IELTS?? For how many years it is valid??

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is no limit in attempts. Validity has been discussed in the video.

  • @purusottamroy2134
    @purusottamroy21342 жыл бұрын

    Which is more acceptable for uk visa

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    This has been discussed in the video

  • @mijanurrahamanchowdhury5620
    @mijanurrahamanchowdhury5620 Жыл бұрын

    Dr. Ibreej , you talk so fast! That’s why some of your words are difficult to understand! Would you like to speak at a little slower please!

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    Жыл бұрын

    There are closed captions as well as a transcript for you to follow if you find it difficult 🙂

  • @adalmedia3161
    @adalmedia31612 жыл бұрын

    I stay somalia🇸🇴 graduated MBBS THIS year i need to prepare plap ,give information or contact

  • @zihadtaher7720

    @zihadtaher7720

    2 жыл бұрын

    No one will give you anything ready on your plate... You hv to search for it, research about it ...

  • @RoadToUK

    @RoadToUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please see: kzread.info/head/PLXt2ODIQqEojM_7sX6qOyXXstF__CsWZO