OET REQUIREMENTS · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI)
OET requirements for DoH Abu Dhabi: what score you need
The Department of Health, Abu Dhabi licenses health professionals in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. English language evidence is part of licensing for many roles, and OET is among the accepted tests.
As with other Gulf authorities, the rules vary by role and change, so confirm the current requirement for your profession directly.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
DoH Abu Dhabi has commonly accepted OET at grade B, a numeric score of 350, though the requirement can depend on profession, seniority, and country of training. Confirm the current rule on the DoH website or through your licensing agent.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Whether OET is needed, and at what grade, can vary with your qualification and role. Verify the current requirement for your exact situation directly, since Gulf rules change.
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.