Master the COE Exam with GdayOptom
Comprehensive COE Preparation for International Optometrists
Expert-led courses • OCANZ COE Exam • AHPRA registration support • Career success
Start Your Optometry Journey
Join international optometrists achieving Australian registration
COE Exam Preparation
Clinical OSCE Preparation
COE Registration for International Optometrists
Choose your country to see the specific pathway and requirements for Australian optometry registration
COE Assessment Overview
Two comprehensive assessments to evaluate your optometry competency
Written Assessment
Clinical Assessment
2025 Exam Dates: March, June, September, November
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about COE registration
Approximate historical OCANZ figures: Initial Assessment around $800, Written Exam around $1,500, Clinical Exam around $2,800, plus AHPRA registration. OCANZ and AHPRA fees are reviewed periodically — verify current figures directly with OCANZ at ocanz.org and AHPRA at ahpra.gov.au before relying on these numbers for budgeting.
OCANZ does not publish official headline pass rates as standalone figures. Approximate historical rates discussed publicly have been around 65-75% for the written exam and 60-70% for the clinical exam (first attempts), but these are not authoritative statistics — verify current figures directly with OCANZ at ocanz.org.
You cannot work as an optometrist until fully registered with AHPRA. However, you may work in other healthcare roles or as an optical dispenser while preparing.
The complete process typically takes 12-18 months, including credential assessment with OCANZ, exam preparation, and AHPRA registration.
Optometry Registration Pathways
Choose your pathway to Australian optometry registration - each designed for different experience levels and circumstances
Registration Process Flow
1. Initial Assessment
Document verification and qualification review
Choose Pathway
Based on experience and qualifications
3. Assessment
Written, clinical, or portfolio evaluation
4. AHPRA Registration
Official optometrist registration
