Pharmacists do not need Grade B in Writing for Canada
College of Pharmacists of BC, College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator, Ontario College of Pharmacists, PEI College of Pharmacy and Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals accept C+ (300–340) in Writing, not the Grade B that almost every OET guide quotes. Re-sitting to lift a sub-test to B may be a fee you do not owe.
Every gating body OET lists for pharmacy in Canada, with the grade each publishes per sub-test. Grade B is 350–440; C+ is 300–340.
| Board | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Pharmacists of BC | B | B | C+ | B |
| College of Pharmacists of Manitoba | B | B | C+ | B |
| College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador | B | B | C+ | B |
| Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator | B | B | C+ | B |
| Ontario College of Pharmacists | B | B | C+ | B |
| PEI College of Pharmacy | B | B | C+ | B |
| Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals | B | B | C+ | B |
- Compiled from OET's own list of recognising organisations, captured 2026-10-12. Confirm with the regulator before booking — a board can change its requirement between our weekly refresh and your application.
- Some boards accept scores combined across two sittings and some do not. Where that rule matters it is stated on the full regulator list.
The same question, answered for every country that registers pharmacists.
Or read the full guide: OET for Pharmacy.
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