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Looking to succeed in the OET exam?
I can help. I am a certified, experienced, trusted OET preparation partner.
I specialise in one-to-one OET coaching tailored to your individual needs and context. I also deliver on-demand group sessions and workshops for healthcare professionals or students. Read on to find out more and let’s get started!


Certified
I completed OET accreditation and I am listed on the OET website as an approved Preparation Partner. My guidance is fully aligned to the OET standards and format.

Experienced
I have been teaching medical English and communication for 22 years. I started coaching healthcare professionals for OET specifically in 2018.

Trusted
Healthcare professionals preparing with me achieve the scores they need to register in the UK’s GMC and NMC, or in Ireland’s IMC and PSI. Find out more below.
100%
of doctors scored 350+ in Reading and Writing in their 1st OET sitting
91%
of OET candidates scored 350+ in all 4 sub-tests in their 1st sitting
1400+
hours of tailored, one-to-one OET preparation and group sessions
6+22
years of OET preparation + years of teaching medical English
Success stories
OET Medicine
I had the amazing opportunity to work with Ioana when I was preparing for my OET exam and application for General Medical Council in UK. She is a very dedicated and passionate teacher, up to date with all the requirements and all the tips and tricks to succeed in the exam. Her creative style made our sessions fun and very educational, and as such, I successfully passed the exam and entered the UK medical system. I would definitely recommend Ioana for everyone who is keen to learn English in an atypical, dynamic and practical way.

Lorena Mihăiță, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialty Trainee, NHS Lothian, Scotland
OET Nursing
I am incredibly grateful to Ioana for her exceptional guidance throughout my OET Nursing preparation. She went above and beyond, offering not just expert teaching but also constant support and encouragement. Her kindness, patience, and genuine care made all the difference in my journey. Ioana was always there to provide thoughtful feedback and advice, and her positive energy kept me motivated. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for not only great instruction but also a supportive and inspiring teacher.

Oana Ferenți, senior care assistant about to get her PIN, Chesterfield, UK
OET Pharmacy
Besides being a great teacher, Ioana is also a good listener and a reliable friend. She has completely changed my mind towards the process of learning, she motivated me during my preparation, she adapted the sessions regarding my needs and she helped me become more confident. Thankfully to her, I passed my OET in the first attempt. We also explored intriguing and current pharmacy news, which enriched my knowledge in that field, not just in English, making Ioana a standout choice. Overall, Ioana helped me become a more skilled specialist.

Ioana Mirela Radu, clinical pharmacist, newly registered in the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
OET Medicine
Pot spune că nu am simțit așa de multă caldură și susținere din partea unui profesor până la întâlnirea cu prietena mea, Ioana Crețu. Pentru că da, ședințele vin la pachet cu formarea unei relații de prietenie. Îi mulțumesc mult pentru pregătirea ce mi-a asigurat luarea examenului din prima și pentru atitudinea veselă constantă și încurajatoare cu care m-a îmbrățișat.

Maria Săcăleanu, Resident Doctor, Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS Trust, UK
OET Medicine
With Ioana by my side, I’ve had the most amazing learning experience while training to pass my OET exam. She tailored each session to my needs and my level of English, constantly adapting to my learning style. Moreover, she’s an awesome person and all our meetings were super fun! I highly recommend her as a trustworthy partner along the sometimes tough road to achieving a high score in an English language test.
Ioana Barbacariu, resident endocrinologist
OET Medicine
I’d like to believe I took you with me in the exam room, otherwise I would’ve panicked all the way.
Cannot thank you enough, really. Very much looking forward to framing that certificate in every room of my house.
Our work has its special place anyway, no matter what future accomplishments or satisfactions follow.

Andrada Huțanu, MBBS, International Team Lead at Medschool Xtra, London, UK
OET workshop
Brilliant OET workshop! Very engaging and thorough. Nice variety in tips and hints. Fluent speech and all-round delivered very well. Thank you kindly.

Congressis, the International Congress for Medical Students and Young Doctors
OET vs IELTS workshop
It was a really interesting and informative workshop! I learned a lot regarding the OET and how it weighs up against the IELTS. Your presenting style is excellent! The workshop was very engaging and I barely noticed the 2 hours fly by.

Congressis, the International Congress for Medical Students and Young Doctors
Let’s get started!
My approach to OET exam preparation and success
GETTING IN TOUCH
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Use the Contact form to describe your situation briefly. Mention when you can be available to talk via Zoom or WhatsApp for up to 30 min, free of charge.
After we speak, I will present an offer with the exact benefits, processes, and finances.
If we agree on the terms, we sign a contract and get busy.
STANDALONE SESSION
We can do a single session if you want, but let’s make it count!
When getting in touch, define EXACTLY what you want for this session. Are you an OET newbie looking for diagnostics? Or are you looking for tailored advice on a specific problem?
I will get back to you with a suggested format, length, and pricing, including relevant pre/post-session work.
If you agree, we schedule, I send the invoice, you make the payment, we get to it.
Price: 50-100 Euro/hour, depending on how much preparation and follow up are needed for you to really benefit from the session.
TAILORED PREPARATION
My OET exam preparation process is different with each client, but here are some common features:
– in-depth diagnostics
– strategic planning
– flexible scheduling
– tailored sessions of 60-120 min (recorded, transcribed)
– appropriate resources
– pre-session preparation
– post-session reflection
– ongoing communication
– two-way feedback
– periodic assessment of exam readiness and suitable dates
– monthly payments and exit points
Price: It depends on how intensively and tailored we work on your needs and wants.
General advice on preparing for exams
Choose wisely
OET or IELTS? For clinical practice, I strongly recommend the OET. Consider IELTS for academic purposes. I can help you make the best decision.
Invest in you
Spend money on knowledge, skills, and confidence, not on exam sittings where you hope to get lucky. Focus on skills for later, not just on exam tricks.
Work smart
Explore your options and develop a strategy that works for you. Choose trusted sources and resources. Use tech to build skills, not to undercut your learning and confidence.
Health first
Take care! Sleep, eat well, drink your water. Be active, go outside, fluff your pet. Spend time with family and friends. Get lazy at times. You will learn better.
Hurry slowly
Be honest and realistic about your needs. Learning is messy, so be patient. Go to the exam with evidence that you can do a good job on a bad day.
Collaborate
Engage with exam experts and other candidates, whether choose a group course, a private tutor, or self-study.
Enjoy!
Make it fun and prepare with people who make you feel safe, curious and playful, comfortable with trial and error.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not hesitate to get in touch if you need to know more.
So what are your prices?
I offer exam preparation that is tailored to your individual goals, needs, and context, so I don’t want to put a price tag on it without talking to you first. Let me assure you, though, that I will not keep you in suspense. I may be able to provide numbers at or soon after our first call, which is free of charge. My goal is to help you succeed at and beyond the exam, and how we do that matters. I am also aware of how things are in the world and that most of us have limited financial resources. My approach to pricing reflects all that.
Do you do group courses or sessions?
Of course! I have taught groups of all sizes, from 2-3 to 250 people, both in person and online, at university and in international conference events, for example. If you represent a group of healthcare professionals interested in the OET exam, we can definitely plan a course, workshop, or session with more participants. Get in touch and let’s discuss the details.
Can I get my money back?
I designed my offer so that you do not have to pay me anything before we both agree to work together. You will also have multiple points of exit, so you will commit to and pay in stages. If something happens that requires cancellation, such as illness or an accident, we can arrange partial/total reimbursement of the latest payment, depending on how much of that preparation cycle is completed.
Ready to get started?
Help me help you! When getting in touch, include any details that would help me understand your particular situation. I will email you within 1-2 days to schedule your free initial call via Zoom or WhatsApp.