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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✅ How To Prepare for IELTS: roadtouk.com/before-ielts-oet...
✅ OET: roadtouk.com/before-ielts-oet...
✅ English Proficiency for UK Visa: roadtouk.com/before-ielts-oet...
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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
2 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
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
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.
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!
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?
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
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
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 ??
Does the embassy require the UKVI version ??? Or is it acceptable to provide them with the academic one not the UKVI academic
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
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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
add video about how to clear mrcp as u r imt trainee
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?
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?
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
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
7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
Do Computer based ielts accepted for GMC Registration?
Hi maam Im trying for staff nurse post in nhs. Can i go with ielts?
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
Жыл бұрын
Academic.
Is computer based IELTS score acceptable for ukfpo ?
Is ielts/oet required for uk spouse visa?
Hi doctor , can i use my OET for applying uk visa? thankyou for enlightening us!
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Which visa?
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
Жыл бұрын
Is it a pre-graduate internship?
Good morning Ibreez, hope Ramadan is going Well.
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes alhamdulillah 😁
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
Жыл бұрын
As soon as you can to ensure PLAB seats.
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
2 жыл бұрын
Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYBopNWOYse7cpc.html
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
2 жыл бұрын
No.
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
7 ай бұрын
Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZOFrNOyabnZipc.htmlsi=n4J5GSHiF8UAGCFM
Hi I’m done with my oet and still it’s pending. Not approved by gmc yet. What should I do??
@RoadToUK
Жыл бұрын
Contact GMC.
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
Жыл бұрын
Did you find the answer??
@STATION17_drs
6 ай бұрын
Nooo
Please do a video on how to prepare for ilets
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
We have one!
I am still confused whether i would need to give IELTS for visa later on after i give IELTS ACADEMIC?
@momentous_cuts
2 жыл бұрын
No
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
No you would not.
Hello maam after MBBS program from any country can anyone try for OET and PLAB before licences exam from own country???
@amanzecarson943
2 жыл бұрын
No. Not possible. You must have your license
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Please also see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4aIrNdqoqWZedI.html
What's exactly the difference between UKVI and academic. Marking or pattern or what?
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Used to be only UKVI could be used for the UK visa, but that's no longer the case.
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
2 жыл бұрын
I did my internship elsewhere as at that time UKFP was restricted to UK grads.
What is score needed in oet for GMC registration for doctors(plab pathway) ?? Pls reply
@areebqureshi633
2 жыл бұрын
B in all sections
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
It's been mentioned in the video.
@sadiqbashao7
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoadToUK Ok doctor I think then I didn’t understand I will watch the video again !!!
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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@prrajwal9576
2 жыл бұрын
Similar situation here, DM if you're looking for a study partner
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
Can we exempt OET for GMC or IMC registration for IMGs...if yes how?
@RoadToUK
Жыл бұрын
We have no idea about IMC
Is PTE valid in UK instead of IELTS or OET?
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
No.
Can I book any Plab 1 cancelled seat after opening of GMC account?
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
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
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
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
Жыл бұрын
@@alejandroraulfernandezvald2114 You don't need a visa for PLAB 2.
🙏🏾ma'am🙏🏾does OET clubbing accepted in UK for doctors?
@RoadToUK
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
Dos plab take oet @home results?
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
Is it mandatory to have clinical experience before PLAB?
@momentous_cuts
2 жыл бұрын
No. Only an acceptable pattern of Internship completion
@Doctor_Saalim
2 жыл бұрын
Do they accept 2 months of posting in clinical subjects?
@momentous_cuts
2 жыл бұрын
@@Doctor_Saalim it's best to ask GMC directly any of your queries.
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Please see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4aIrNdqoqWZedI.html
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
Жыл бұрын
Try taking a mock OET exam and see how you fare.
Ielts are cheaper, I will take it 🥴
@RoadToUK
Жыл бұрын
🙂
@rezaazadi6595
Жыл бұрын
Same here 😂
I tried ielts multiple but missing writing module by 0.5 grade. So should I try oet?
@amanzecarson943
2 жыл бұрын
How have your been preparing?
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think you'll not be able to score better on another IELTS attempt?
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
2 жыл бұрын
Have you found one yet? If no, I could point you to the right direction.
@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@rukshitw5251 great to know. Do you mind us corresponding via email?
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
2 жыл бұрын
It's not a bad idea, but just remember that OET has a two year validity.
How many attempts can we take to do IELTS?? For how many years it is valid??
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
There is no limit in attempts. Validity has been discussed in the video.
Which is more acceptable for uk visa
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
This has been discussed in the video
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
Жыл бұрын
There are closed captions as well as a transcript for you to follow if you find it difficult 🙂
I stay somalia🇸🇴 graduated MBBS THIS year i need to prepare plap ,give information or contact
@zihadtaher7720
2 жыл бұрын
No one will give you anything ready on your plate... You hv to search for it, research about it ...
@RoadToUK
2 жыл бұрын
Please see: kzread.info/head/PLXt2ODIQqEojM_7sX6qOyXXstF__CsWZO