OET Writing is the component that stops most international nurses in their tracks – not because they cannot write, but because clinical letter writing in English has its own rules, and nobody taught them. Functify Learning’s OET Writing course for nurses is taught by Joycellyn Akuffo, an OET-trained teacher certified by Cambridge Boxhill, with over a decade of experience teaching English to adult learners. This course gives you the structure, the feedback, and the practice you need to reach Band B and secure your NMC registration.
What the Course Covers
The course comprises six modules covering: understanding the OET Writing task format, structuring a clinical referral letter, writing concisely without losing clinical detail, maintaining appropriate professional tone, managing time in the exam, and working through real Cambridge Boxhill-style practice tasks. Each module draws on actual OET assessor feedback so learners understand exactly how marks are allocated across the assessment criteria.
Practice Educator Reviews
Every Functify Learning OET Writing learner receives Practice Educator Reviews on their practice letters – detailed written feedback from the course tutor identifying exactly where marks are being lost and how to correct it. This is not automated feedback. It is the same kind of detailed, expert commentary a qualified educator gives to a trainee in practice. It is what separates preparation that works from preparation that wastes time.
Pricing
Trial Letter Review: £25 – submit one practice OET letter and receive a full Practice Educator Review.
Foundation Module: £97 – access the first two course modules plus two Practice Educator Reviews.
Full Course: £197 – access all six modules with four Practice Educator Reviews included.
Intensive with Feedback: £347 – full course, six Practice Educator Reviews, and a 45-minute live tutorial session.
Premium: £497 – full course, unlimited Practice Educator Reviews for 12 weeks, and two live tutorial sessions.
Klarna is available on all tiers above £97.
Who is This Course For?
This course is designed for international nurses who have passed OET Reading, Listening, and Speaking but are struggling with Writing. It is also well suited to nurses who have failed OET Writing once or more and cannot identify what they are doing wrong. Nurses preparing for their first sitting who want structured guided preparation rather than self-study will benefit from the course structure and expert feedback. NHS-employed nurses working towards NMC registration will find the course fits around shift patterns and working hours.
Your Tutor
Joycellyn Akuffo is a Cambridge Boxhill OET-trained teacher, qualified teacher (Diploma in Teaching), and former journalist who has written for national publications. She has delivered English qualifications to adult learners since 2013 and lectures GCSE and Functional Skills English at London South East Colleges. She trained as an OET teacher in May 2026. She brings both the linguistic precision of a trained journalist and the pedagogical approach of a qualified educator to every OET Writing session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What score do I need in OET Writing to pass NMC registration?
The NMC requires a minimum score of 350 (Band B) in each of the four OET sub-tests, including Writing. The Writing sub-test is assessed on a scale from 200 to 500. A score of 350 or above in Writing is required for NMC registration.
How long does it take to prepare for OET Writing?
Most nurses need between four and twelve weeks of focused preparation for OET Writing, depending on their current level and how much time they can dedicate each week. Functify Learning’s course is designed to fit around NHS shift patterns.
What is a Practice Educator Review?
A Practice Educator Review is detailed written feedback from your course tutor on a practice OET letter you have written. It identifies exactly where marks are being lost – whether that is conciseness, appropriate clinical detail, tone, or letter structure – and shows you how to correct each issue.
Can I use this course if I have already failed OET Writing once?
Yes – in fact, this course is particularly well suited to nurses who have already attempted OET Writing and want to understand exactly what went wrong. The Practice Educator Reviews are built around real Cambridge Boxhill assessment criteria, so the feedback you receive is directly aligned with how your work will be marked in the real exam.