Latest update: 06 April 2020. This is a developing article it once new information is received.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Occupational English Test (OET) exam board has decided to cancel certain exam dates at specific centres that are severely affected.
What is happening with test on 19 April?
All planned OET tests worldwide on 19 April have been cancelled.
(The tests on 18 April in the US, Canada and South America are also cancelled).
What is happening with texts in May and later in the year?
So far, some tests in May have been cancelled while there is no word yet on orders.
Here is a list of confirmed cancelled tests in May:
| Location | Test Venue | Affected test dates |
| Australia, Melbourne | Greenwich English College, Melbourne | 02-May-2020 |
| Australia, Sydney | Greenwich English College, Ultimo | 02-May-2020 |
| Canada, Montreal | ILSC Montreal, Canada | 01-May-2020 |
| Canada, Toronto | CES – Toronto | 01-May-2020 |
| Hong Kong | All Test Venues | Test suspended until further notice |
| Pakistan | All Test Venues | 2 May 2020 & 16 May 2020 |
| Singapore, Singapore | Academies Australasia | 02-May-2020 |
| UK, Glasgow | Live Language | 2 May 2020 & 16 May 2020 |
| UK, Leicester | Leicester College | 2 May 2020 & 16 May 2020 |
| UK, London | Eurocentres London Central | 02-May-2020 |
| UK, London | The London Exam Centre | 2 May 2020 & 16 May 2020 |
| UK, Torquay | Kaplan International English Torquay | 02 May 2020, 16 May 2020, 13 June 2020, 27 June 2020 & 11 July 2020 |
All candidates who have booked for this date should have already been contacted to make arrangements.
Will I receive a refund if my test is cancelled?
Yes – the OET exam board say: ” We will offer you a free deferral or a full refund.”
Can I have a refund even if my test isn’t cancelled?
If you decide you don’t want to take the OET exam due to the risks involved, you can ask to postpone to one of the two next available dates.
This means you won’t receive a refund but you can move your test to later in the year.
Can I wear a face mask during the exam?
Yes, you can wear a face mask during the exam. There are however a few things to consider:
- You must remove your mask while having your ID checked.
- OET examiners and staff may check the mask if they suspect cheating.
- You can not take a spare mask into the exam room.
- You must ensure the mask does not make it difficult to hear you during the speaking exam.
Will results be delayed?
So far, OET say they are up-to-date with results which will be submitted to candidates on time with no delays.
What should I do if i have any questions?
You can contact the OET exam board by clicking here.
Or, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.