OSCE NZ price and fee

Fees set by the Nursing Council

These are the Council's published amounts for the internationally qualified nurse route.

Not every overseas nurse must sit the OSCE, so you may not pay all of these. The Council also lists outside costs: document verification by TruMerit (US$380) and an international criminal history check (A$155 per country).

What a first sitting costs

The mandatory OSCE and the Orientation and Preparation Course add up to about NZ$3,500 for a first sitting. Each resit is NZ$3,000. The handbook highly recommends repeating the course before a resit, but it is not required, and you pay for it.

You have three attempts in total. Three attempts at the OSCE alone would be NZ$9,000 in fees, before travel to Christchurch.

No-shows and cost control

The handbook says failing to attend counts as a failed attempt, and the fee may be forfeited. Fees for failed attempts are not refunded, so readiness matters more than speed.

The Council's information video is free to watch. Practice costs far less than a resit, and you can try one station free with no sign-up. See our pricing and preparation.

Common questions

How much is the OSCE in NZ?

NZ$3,000, with another NZ$3,000 for each resit.

What is the OSCE NZ fee for the preparation course?

NZ$500, bundled into the first OSCE booking.

What happens if I do not attend?

It counts as a failed attempt and the fee may be forfeited.

What is the total for a first sitting?

About NZ$3,500, made up of the OSCE and the preparation course.