OET REQUIREMENTS · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (DUBAI)
OET requirements for the DHA (Dubai): what score you need
The DHA licenses health professionals working in Dubai. English language evidence is part of the licensing process for many roles, and OET is among the accepted tests.
Gulf licensing rules vary between authorities and change relatively often, so treat this as a starting point and confirm the current requirement for your profession and role directly.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
The DHA has commonly accepted OET at grade B, a numeric score of 350, though requirements can differ by profession, seniority, and role. Confirm the current requirement on the DHA website or through your licensing agent.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Whether OET is required at all, and at what grade, can depend on your qualification, country of training, and the specific role. Gulf requirements change, so verify the current rule for your exact situation directly.
LAST REVIEWED 6 JULY 2026
PREPARE FOR THE GRADE
Whatever the exact figure, Writing and Speaking are the subtests most candidates lose marks on. WardPass marks practice letters and role plays in seconds against the published OET criteria, and tracks a readiness estimate per subtest toward the 350 line, so you know whether you are on track before you sit the test.
Independent preparation service. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. This page is general guidance, not official advice; regulator requirements change, so always confirm the current rule with the regulator before booking or applying.