This is quite a difficult question to answer. In English a typical answer would be "how long is a pice of string?" and what that means is an exact measure cannot be given. There are three factors that will affect how long you will need to be properly prepared for the OET, these are:

• Your level of English.

• Experience of test taking and how long ago it was.

• How much time you can realistically devote to study and learning about the OET.

To have a clearer idea about how much preparation you need, let us look at each of these factors in detail.

A good indicator of your level of english is the score you achieved in a English test that you have taken in the past couple of years. The test you took would have identified your strengths and weaknesses in the four main areas of language at the time.

However, if you haven't taken a test in the past couple of years, the best thing would be to take a placement test. Unlike many training partners, Ukcanza  offers all its OET students a free placement test which assesses the four main areas of English. To be able to take the OET you must have a CEFR level of B2 in English. If your level is B2 or above, you will need to spend some time getting accustomed to taking the test, and to pick up valuable "tricks and tips" from your OET preparation tutor. On the other hand, if your level is below B2, you must spend time in improving your English. Your OET tutor will help you every step of the way.