Frequently asked questions

Since December 2023, the Nursing Council of New Zealand directly assesses competence rather than relying mainly on paperwork. If you're directed to a competence assessment, you'll need to pass an online theoretical exam, then a 2-day orientation and preparation course followed by an OSCE, both taken in person in New Zealand.

Not necessarily — NCNZ decides whether you're directed to a competence assessment after reviewing your application. We can help you understand what's likely in your case on a free call.

It varies a lot by starting point, but most candidates move from enrolling with us to sitting their OSCE within 6–12 months, assuming steady study and no major delays on the NCNZ side.

OET: 350 in reading, listening and speaking, and 300 in writing. IELTS Academic: 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing.

Yes, as long as every required minimum is met within 12 months of your first sitting, and all sittings are completed within three years of starting your application.

It depends on your comfort with healthcare-specific material versus general topics, and test availability near you. We help you decide after a short diagnostic.

At an accredited Pearson VUE test centre, either in New Zealand or internationally, including centres in India.

Part A covers medication safety; Part B covers nursing knowledge, both benchmarked against New Zealand's clinical standards.

NCNZ allows re-sits. We run a focused revision track for candidates re-sitting a specific part.

At an accredited clinical simulation and assessment centre in Christchurch, following a 2-day orientation and preparation course held nearby.

Yes — all our simulation-lab preparation happens at our Kerala centre. The orientation course and OSCE itself must be attended in New Zealand in person.

Around three hours, made up of multiple timed clinical stations.

Costs depend on the service, course and your individual requirements. Contact us for current details and request a written breakdown before making a decision.

Payment arrangements can vary. Please contact us to confirm current options and terms before enrolment.

Third-party fees may be separate from DREAMVISION service or course fees. Confirm what is included in your written quote and check current fees with the relevant organisation.