OET exam fees in Malaysia

Are you looking to advance your journey towards studying, working, or living abroad? The Occupational English Test (OET) is a key English proficiency exam you'll encounter alongside well-known tests like IELTS and TOEFL.

The OET stands out due to its focus on specific professional fields. Understanding the OET test fee in Malaysia and related costs can help you make an informed decision about whether this test is the right fit for you.

Curious about the cost of the OET exam? This section provides a detailed price breakdown and additional expenses, such as preparation courses. Let us guide you through these details to help you determine if the OET suits your needs and budget.

The full OET exam, which includes four sub-tests (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), costs AU$587 (~ RM1,690).

For those who prefer to book individual sub-tests, the costs are as follows for OET on Paper at a venue:

Please note that booking individual sub-tests is only available if you have previously taken the full OET test. Before booking, ensure the organisation you are sharing your results with accepts scores from individual sub-tests.

When planning for the OET exam, it's essential to consider potential additional costs that may arise. Here's a breakdown:

Preparation courses

OET prep courses can cost up to $690 for 18 hours. In comparison, IELTS offers a similar price of $690 for 24 hours, providing more flexibility in course preparation.

Rescheduling and cancellation fees

• Rescheduling the OET test incurs an additional fee of A$120.

• Cancelling the test within 48 hours of the scheduled time results in forfeiture of the test fee.

Sending extra score reports

For OET, sending additional score reports to institutions costs A$30 per report. This fee is in addition to the initial test fee.

Retaking the test after 2 years

If you need to retake the OET after the validity of your previous results has expired (2 years), you must pay the full test fee again.

Re-marking

Requesting a re-mark of OET sub-tests incurs a fee of AU$120 (OET on Paper) or AU$95 (OET on Computer) per sub-test.