OET REQUIREMENTS · SAUDI ARABIA
OET requirements for the SCFHS (Saudi Arabia): what score you need
The SCFHS handles professional classification and registration for health practitioners in Saudi Arabia. English language evidence can form part of the process for some roles, and OET is among the recognised tests.
Saudi requirements vary by profession and specialty and change, so treat this page as orientation and confirm the current rule for your situation directly.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
Where English evidence is required, the SCFHS has commonly recognised OET at around grade B, a numeric score of 350, but the requirement varies by role and is not universal. Confirm whether OET is needed for your profession, and at what grade, on the SCFHS website.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Whether OET is required at all depends heavily on your profession, specialty, and qualifications. Verify the current rule for your exact case directly, since it changes and differs across roles.
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.