OEWorld recently visited Mizoram, India, to engage with key stakeholders and government departments. The visit focused on discussing OET exam preparation, the OET exam, and potential overseas job opportunities for healthcare professionals from Mizoram. We also explored the possibility of establishing an OET exam center in the region.
Meeting with the Department of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE)
In April 2024, OEWorld met with Dr. Vanlalthlana’n Vawiin Khan at the Department of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Mizoram. The discussion focused on the Occupational English Test (OET) for doctors and nurses.
We discussed OET exam practice, immigration to the UK through the NHS, and employment opportunities for healthcare workers from Mizoram. Another key topic was the potential introduction of a structured OET module for final-year nursing students.
The proposed module would cover OET Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking, along with CV writing for NHS nurses and interview skills preparation.
Government Perspective and Ethical Concerns
The meeting was productive, as the Mizoram government actively encourages healthcare professionals to seek employment abroad. This approach allows workers to gain international experience while contributing to local development through remittances.
However, concerns were raised about unaccredited OET providers offering expensive courses with false promises of overseas employment. OEWorld explained its ethical NHS immigration policy, implemented in partnership with its NHS-accredited recruitment consultant, Stephanie Thunder. This policy ensures no recruitment fees, apart from a nominal administration charge.
Meeting with the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC)
OEWorld next met with Malsawmzuala Ralte, Chairman of the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC). The discussion focused on establishing an OET hybrid preparation center in Mizoram.
The proposed center would provide OET Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking practice. It would also offer interview skills training and effective CV writing strategies for NHS nurses. The possibility of setting up an OET exam center was also discussed.
Evaluation of Training Facilities
The meeting with MYC was extremely productive. Similar ethical concerns raised by DHTE were addressed once MYC understood OEWorld’s operational standards and strict adherence to NHS immigration guidelines.
OEWorld also toured MYC’s purpose-built training facilities. These facilities showed strong potential to serve as an OET or IELTS test center in the future.
Meeting with the Mission Foundation Movement (MFM)
The final meeting took place with Mr. Lalramchuanzela, Executive Director of the Mission Foundation Movement (MFM). Discussions focused on OET preparation opportunities for nurses and caregivers, as well as NHS immigration pathways for caregivers and MFM graduates.
Concerns about unethical recruitment and unprofessional OET training were raised again. OEWorld reaffirmed its OET accreditation status and its full commitment to ethical NHS recruitment practices.
Following the meeting, OEWorld delivered an overview of its services and the OET exam. An interactive Q&A session was held with nurses in attendance.
OEWorld’s meetings in Mizoram were both insightful and encouraging. While the OET test center remains in the planning stage, discussions have laid a strong foundation for future collaboration.
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