Who marks my OET answers, and how are the different sub-tests scored?
OET scoring mixes computer and human marking. Listening and Reading Parts B and C are scanned and scored automatically, while Listening and Reading Part A booklets go to assessors. Writing and Speaking are rated by multiple trained assessors. Check the official OET website for the detailed score reporting procedure.
Your OET answers are marked in different ways depending on the sub-test, so it helps to know who or what scores each part. The test is run by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment for healthcare professionals.
How Each Sub-Test Is Marked
| Sub-test | How it is marked |
|---|---|
| Listening Part A | Booklets are assigned to OET Assessors at random |
| Listening Parts B and C | Booklets are computer scanned and scored automatically |
| Reading Part A | Booklets are assigned to OET Assessors at random |
| Reading Parts B and C | Booklets are computer scanned and scored automatically |
| Writing | Scripts are rated by multiple trained assessors, assigned randomly |
| Speaking | Audio files are rated by multiple trained assessors, assigned randomly |
Results and Reevaluation
- Random assignment of Writing and Speaking work to several assessors is used to avoid conflict of interest.
- The detailed score reporting procedure is explained on the official OET website.
- If you are unhappy with your result, you can usually appeal for a reevaluation or remarking of your answer sheets.
My Advice
Do not spend your energy worrying about who marks your paper. Prepare every sub-test evenly, and keep your handwriting and recordings clear. Procedures can change, so check the official OET page for the latest marking and appeal rules before you book.
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