View all courses at this school »

Occupational English Test (OET) Preparation (15 Hours per Week)

Kings Hall College

Q&A
Price
school-reference
detail

Course description

The OET Preparation Course (Occupational English Test)
Our extensive Occupational English Test (OET) preparation course will set you up for success in your healthcare career. This course is tailor-made for healthcare professionals and will teach you all the language skills and test-taking techniques you need to ace the exam.

Who Is This Course For?
If you are a qualified healthcare professional looking to register and work in an English-speaking setting, this course is for you. Perfect for:

Doctors (Physicians)
Nurses
Dentists
Pharmacists
Physiotherapists
Radiographers
Veterinarians
and other allied health professionals

Aims of the Course
- Learn the ins and outs of the OET's four sections—listening, reading, writing, and speaking—and how to score well on each.
- Gain the specialised knowledge of the English language that is necessary to speak with authority and competence in healthcare settings.
- To do better on the Writing subtest, practice writing accurate, specialty-specific discharge summaries and referral letters.
- Become comfortable with the Speaking subtest's profession-specific role-play scenarios and boost your confidence by practicing them.
- Hone your ability to comprehend various written and spoken communications pertaining to healthcare.
- To help you perform at your best on test day, we've included some time-management and test-taking tips.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-24 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

Kings Hall College does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Manchester to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 19 years old
(16 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
Read more...
school

School description

Kings Hall College is a new and upcoming English language college based in the centre of Manchester, only a minute's walk from Piccadilly Gardens, the beating heart of the city.

Trust, motivate, achieve.
To build trust with our clients by providing effective and efficient practices which motivate students to achieve through best practice delivery.

At Kings Hall College, we strive to provide our students with a unique learning experience that they will not find anywhere else. At Kings Hall College, we like to think that we do things differently.

Our experience has taught us that getting to know our students as individuals allows them to fulfil their potential. No matter how long our students choose to stay in Manchester, we hope that their English language journey will be successful and enjoyable, and we hope to make this possible here at Kings Hall College.

Year opened
2025
Number of classrooms
13

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kings Hall College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 19. In the summer, the average age is 16.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Saudi Arabia
60%
Kuwait
20%
Turkey
20%
Bahrain
7%
China
1%
Lebanon
1%
Saint Kitts and Nevis
1%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

School location

Kings Hall College is a new and upcoming English language college based in the centre of Manchester, only a minute's walk from Piccadilly Gardens, the beating heart of the city.

Our college is easily accessible by:
bus: 60-80 minutes (bus routes 41 and 103 to Piccadilly Gardens).
tram: 60 minutes (navy line to Market Street).
train: 25-35 minutes (all trains to Manchester Piccadilly station).

Take a video tour

Read more...
photos

Photos

  • Computer room at Kings Hall College 1/33
  • Computer room at Kings Hall College 2/33
  • Computer room at Kings Hall College 3/33
  • The Crèche 4/33
  • The Crèche 5/33
  • Common room at Kings Hall College 6/33
  • Common room at Kings Hall College 7/33
  • The Presentation Room 8/33
  • The Presentation Room 9/33
  • The Presentation Room 10/33
  • Common room at Kings Hall College 11/33
  • Common room at Kings Hall College 12/33
  • Common room at Kings Hall College 13/33
  • Reception of Kings Hall College 14/33
  • Reception of Kings Hall College 15/33
  • Classroom at Kings Hall College 16/33
  • Classroom at Kings Hall College 17/33
  • Classroom at Kings Hall College 18/33
  • Classroom at Kings Hall College 19/33
  • Café 20/33
  • Café 21/33
  • Café 22/33
  • Café 23/33
  • Café 24/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 25/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 26/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 27/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 28/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 29/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 30/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 31/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 32/33
  • Homestay housing offered by Kings Hall College 33/33
housing

Housing

Kings Hall College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (Self-Catering)

NZ$ 467
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Manchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 467
Reside with a Homestay Host
Reside with a friendly homestay host in Greater Manchester and improve your English language skills in a natural environment. Homestay accommodation at Kings Hall College provides students with a unique cultural experience to enhance their English language skills.

Self-Catering: 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays. 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekends.

Location
Hosts are situated a 15- to 45-minute journey from our school. Transport hubs via train, bus, or tram are all located a 1- to 5-minute walk from our school.

Cultural Immersion
Practise your English fluency outside of the classroom environment. Learn about British culture and traditions from our hosts.

Safe & Welcoming Hosts
Our hosts are inspected to British Council standards, so you can be sure that you will be treated as a member of the family by sharing meals and common living areas with them.

Comfortable Living
There will be no more than four students living with one host at a time. Students who share a common native language will not reside with the same host.

*Please note, all accommodation is subject to availability.

Homestay (Twin Room)

NZ$ 492
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Manchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 492
Reside with a Homestay Host
Reside with a friendly homestay host in Greater Manchester and improve your English language skills in a natural environment. Homestay accommodation at Kings Hall College provides students with a unique cultural experience to enhance their English language skills.

Twin Room: 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays. 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekends.

Location
Hosts are situated a 15- to 45-minute journey from our school. Transport hubs via train, bus, or tram are all located a 1- to 5-minute walk from our school.

Cultural Immersion
Practise your English fluency outside of the classroom environment. Learn about British culture and traditions from our hosts.

Safe & Welcoming Hosts
Our hosts are inspected to British Council standards, so you can be sure that you will be treated as a member of the family by sharing meals and common living areas with them.

Comfortable Living
There will be no more than four students living with one host at a time. Students who share a common native language will not reside with the same host.

*Please note, all accommodation is subject to availability.

Homestay (Standard)

NZ$ 541
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Manchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 541
Reside with a Homestay Host
Reside with a friendly homestay host in Greater Manchester and improve your English language skills in a natural environment. Homestay accommodation at Kings Hall College provides students with a unique cultural experience to enhance their English language skills.

Standard: 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays. 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekends.

Location
Hosts are situated a 15- to 45-minute journey from our school. Transport hubs via train, bus, or tram are all located a 1- to 5-minute walk from our school.

Cultural Immersion
Practise your English fluency outside of the classroom environment. Learn about British culture and traditions from our hosts.

Safe & Welcoming Hosts
Our hosts are inspected to British Council standards, so you can be sure that you will be treated as a member of the family by sharing meals and common living areas with them.

Comfortable Living
There will be no more than four students living with one host at a time. Students who share a common native language will not reside with the same host.

*Please note, all accommodation is subject to availability.

Homestay (En-Suite)

NZ$ 688
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Manchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 688
Reside with a Homestay Host
Reside with a friendly homestay host in Greater Manchester and improve your English language skills in a natural environment. Homestay accommodation at Kings Hall College provides students with a unique cultural experience to enhance their English language skills.

En-Suite: 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays. 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekends.

Location
Hosts are situated a 15- to 45-minute journey from our school. Transport hubs via train, bus, or tram are all located a 1- to 5-minute walk from our school.

Cultural Immersion
Practise your English fluency outside of the classroom environment. Learn about British culture and traditions from our hosts.

Safe & Welcoming Hosts
Our hosts are inspected to British Council standards, so you can be sure that you will be treated as a member of the family by sharing meals and common living areas with them.

Comfortable Living
There will be no more than four students living with one host at a time. Students who share a common native language will not reside with the same host.

*Please note, all accommodation is subject to availability.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Manchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

Read more...
questions

Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Kings Hall College staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

Ask a question
Show prices