Expert-led OSCE training in the city where the exam is held.
The New Zealand OSCE takes place in Christchurch. Mindtree's Christchurch campus prepares internationally qualified nurses with hands-on lab practice, individual correction, and full pastoral support — accommodation, meals, and exam-day transport included.
Expert OSCE Training for Your NZ Nursing Registration
Mindtree Nursing Solutions guides internationally qualified nurses (IQNs) through every stage of the New Zealand OSCE — the final clinical assessment for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. From your first document to exam day, we prepare you with hands-on lab practice, individual correction, and full pastoral support.
Because the OSCE is held in Christchurch, our flagship residential campus is right there — so you train, complete your OPC, and sit the exam in the same city. Begin closer to home at our Kerala or Auckland centres, then join Christchurch for your final residential weeks. One pathway, one trusted partner, from preparation to a first-attempt pass.
What Is the New Zealand OSCE?
The OSCE — Objective Structured Clinical Examination — is the final clinical assessment for internationally qualified nurses (IQNs) seeking registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. It verifies that you meet New Zealand's standards of nursing practice, clinical safety, and communication.
The exam evaluates your clinical knowledge, hands-on skills, and communication abilities across 10 clinical scenario stations, each lasting 12 minutes. Before the exam, candidates complete an Orientation & Preparation Course (OPC) at the approved centre.
Anatomy of One OSCE Station
// repeated ×10 on exam day — our lab drills this exact rhythm
What the Stations Assess
Mental health assessment
Physiological assessment
Emergency management
Managing the deteriorating patient
Professional responsibility
Clinical skills
Communication & teamwork
Planning nursing care
Want the official exam guidelines? For detailed format, eligibility, and preparation rules, refer to the Nursing Council of New Zealand's OSCE handbook.
Visit NZ Nursing Council →Prepare for Your OSCE
with Confidence
Join our structured OSCE training program designed to help internationally qualified nurses master clinical scenarios, communication skills, and examination techniques required for success.
- 500+ Nurses Trained
- 95% Exam Success Rate
- 1:1 Personalised Mentor Support
- Online & Offline Training Available
⚠️ The OSCE format changes. Your training shouldn't lag behind it.
Station scenarios and assessment criteria are updated by the Nursing Council over time. Preparing with outdated materials is one of the most common reasons capable nurses fail. Mindtree's curriculum and mock stations are kept aligned with the current exam format by NZ-based trainers.
Every advantage, in one city.
Training in Christchurch isn't just convenient — it removes every distraction between you and a first-attempt pass.
Proximity to the exam venue
Train and sit your OSCE in the same city. No last-minute flights, no unfamiliar surroundings — you focus entirely on preparation.
Accommodation arranged
Premium, centrally heated accommodation with meals included for your entire training and exam period. Arrive and settle from night one.
Stay & study on one campus
Your rooms and our 24×7 OSCE training lab share the same campus — practise a weak station at 6 am or 11 pm, whenever it clicks.
Airport pickup & transfers
We collect you from the airport and run university transfers for your OPC and examination days — 8 trips, all arranged.
Individual attention
Sessions are capped at 20 nurses, and every candidate receives individual performance assessment and correction before exam day.
Time & cost efficiency
Training, accommodation, meals, transport, and the exam — combined in one location, under one plan, with one trusted partner.
Two formats. Same individual attention.
Both programs include hands-on lab practice, personal correction, accommodation, and unlimited online classes from the day you register. Your pathway advisor will help you choose the right fit in your free consultation.
2-Week Complete
The full journey — arrive, settle, train daily in the lab, then sit your OPC and examination, all from one campus.
- 2 weeks premium accommodation with meals & centralised heating
- 24×7 access to the OSCE training lab
- Individual performance assessment and correction
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- University transfers for OPC & examination — 8 trips
- Unlimited online OSCE classes upon registration
3-Week Extended
Everything in the 2-week program, plus a full extra week on campus — more lab hours, more mock stations, more individual correction before your exam.
- 3 weeks premium accommodation with meals & centralised heating
- 24×7 access to the OSCE training lab
- Extra week of station practice and personal correction
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- University transfers for OPC & examination — 8 trips
- Unlimited online OSCE classes upon registration
Prefer to train closer to home first? A 1-week offline OSCE program is available exclusively at our Kerala campus in Kottarakkara — ideal before you fly to New Zealand.
Ask About Kerala 1-WeekTherapeutic Communication for Nurses
Communication runs through every OSCE station — from explaining a procedure to reassuring a distressed patient and handing over to the team. If English isn't your first language, or ward-style conversation doesn't come naturally yet, this course closes that gap alongside your OSCE program.
- Patient-centred conversation — empathy, active listening, reassurance
- Explaining procedures and gaining informed consent clearly
- Communicating with distressed, anxious, or deteriorating patients
- Team handovers and speaking up — ISBAR-style structure
- NZ ward vocabulary, phrasing, and cultural expectations
Weekly live classes. Every recording, on demand.
Your preparation starts long before you fly. Join weekly live OSCE classes with our trainers, and revisit every session as a recording inside the Mindtree Academy app — unlimited access from the day you register.
- Weekly live classes with expert NZ-focused faculty
- Full recording library — rewatch any class, any time
- Track your application progress in-app
- Manage documents and get instant updates
- Direct line to your pathway advisor and support team
This Week at Mindtree Academy
NZ OSCE · Station practice
Recording · 52 min
Recording · 58 min
Course · self-paced
Start anywhere. Finish in Christchurch.
Begin your preparation at any Mindtree centre — Kerala, Auckland, or Christchurch — and complete your final residential training right where the New Zealand OSCE is held.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Our flagship residential campus in Addington — accommodation, training lab, and classrooms in one place, in the same city as your OPC and examination. This is where the final weeks of your journey happen.
+64 21 217 8770 · info@mindtreenursing.com
- Residential 2-week & 3-week programs
- 24×7 OSCE training lab on campus
- Premium heated accommodation with meals
- 8 included transfers for OPC & exam days
- Capped at 20 nurses per session
Auckland, New Zealand
OSCE coaching and support for nurses already based in or around Auckland — with the option to join the Christchurch residential program for your final exam preparation.
+64 22 123 0023
Kerala, India
Begin at home — OET, IELTS/PTE, IQN preparation and OSCE foundations at our Kottarakkara centre, including our exclusive 1-week offline OSCE program, plus full registration and migration support.
+91 97782 86707
One pathway. One trusted partner.
From your first document to your first shift in New Zealand — every stage managed by a dedicated pathway advisor.
First attempts. Real nurses.
"I have passed the OSCE exam on my first attempt. I would like to sincerely thank the entire Mindtree team for your support and guidance throughout the training sessions."
EphronPassed · First Attempt"With the excellent support and guidance from Mindtree Training, I successfully cleared my OSCE. I am truly grateful to the entire team for their dedication, encouragement, and valuable training."
Kiranjot KaurPassed · OSCE"I passed my OSCE on my first attempt! Sincere gratitude to the trainers for constant support, guidance, and encouragement throughout this journey."
Preethy PaulPassed · First AttemptQuestions nurses ask us most.
Who can apply for the New Zealand nursing pathway?
Registered nurses who meet the eligibility requirements for international nursing registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Book a free consultation and a pathway advisor will assess your eligibility.
Where does the OSCE exam actually take place?
The New Zealand OSCE is conducted in person in Christchurch. That's why our flagship residential campus is located there — so you train, complete your OPC, and sit the exam in the same city.
Where are Mindtree's training centres located?
We're located in Kerala (Kottarakkara), Auckland, and Christchurch, with training centres in each location. You can complete your preparation at whichever centre is most convenient, and join Christchurch for your final residential training.
Should I choose the 2-week or 3-week Christchurch program?
The 2-week program ($1,499 + GST) covers your full training, OPC, and exam period in one stay and suits most nurses. The 3-week program ($1,999 + GST) adds a full extra week of lab practice and individual correction — a good fit if you want more time with weak stations. A 1-week offline program is also available exclusively at our Kerala campus, ideal before you travel. Your pathway advisor will recommend the right fit.
What if I struggle with English or patient communication?
Our Therapeutic Communication course runs alongside the OSCE program for nurses who need extra communication support — covering patient-centred conversation, handovers, consent, and NZ ward phrasing. It's available with both offline programs and through the app.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. The Mindtree Academy app gives you weekly live classes, the full recording library, application tracking, document management, and a direct line to your support team. It's available on Google Play and the App Store.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation using the form above, call our Christchurch team on +64 21 217 8770, or email info@mindtreenursing.com. A pathway advisor will map your complete journey — registration, training, and migration — in one conversation.
Start with a free consultation.
Talk to a pathway advisor about your eligibility, training dates, and the right program for you — no obligation, no pressure.