NCLEX-RN: what nurses abroad need
NCLEX-RN explained for nurses: which countries need it, the score or result each regulator sets, and where to book. Every figure shows its official source and the date we checked it.
What it is
The NCLEX-RN (Next Generation NCLEX) is a computer adaptive licensure exam run by NCSBN and delivered through Pearson VUE. International test centres are available, so many nurses sit it in their own country.
Some regulators ask for it before they register a nurse who qualified abroad. The table lists each country in our data that does, with the condition as the regulator or NCSBN states it.
Which countries need it
United States
Australia
CanadaThe score or requirement in each country
Each entry shows the date we checked it and a link to the official page it comes from.
NCLEX-RN (Next Generation NCLEX)
- Provider
- NCSBN via Pearson VUE
- Requirement
- Computer adaptive licensure exam; international test centres available
Outcomes-based assessment stage 1: MCQ (NCLEX-RN)
- Provider
- NCSBN via Pearson VUE
- Requirement
- NCLEX-RN computer test, sat in your own country; only for Stream B applicants
NCLEX-RN (Canada)
- Provider
- NCSBN via Pearson VUE
- Requirement
- Registration exam for RNs in all provinces except Quebec
Official fees
Fees as listed by the regulator on the date shown. Visa, travel and test fees are not included.
- United States: NCLEX registration feeUSD 200
- United States: NCLEX international scheduling feeUSD 150
- Australia: NCLEX-RN registration (MCQ stage)USD 200
- Australia: NCLEX international scheduling feeUSD 150
- Canada: NCLEX-RN registration (Canada)CAD 360
- Canada: NCLEX international scheduling fee (Canada)CAD 150
Official booking and regulator links
The regulator page for each country and the official booking pages we checked.
- United States: RegulatorState boards of nursing; NCSBN (NCLEX)Checked 29 October 2026
- Australia: RegulatorNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), administered by AhpraChecked 29 October 2026
- Canada: RegulatorProvincial nursing regulators; NNAS for credential assessment in most provincesChecked 29 October 2026
- United States: NCLEX (NCSBN)NCLEX registrationChecked 31 October 2026
- United States: NCLEX (NCSBN)NCLEX fees and paymentChecked 31 October 2026
- United States: NCLEX (NCSBN)NCLEX testing locationsChecked 31 October 2026
- United States: NCLEX (NCSBN)NCLEX resultsChecked 31 October 2026
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What is NCLEX-RN?
The NCLEX-RN (Next Generation NCLEX) is a computer adaptive licensure exam run by NCSBN and delivered through Pearson VUE. International test centres are available, so many nurses sit it in their own country. Some regulators ask for it before they register a nurse who qualified abroad. The table lists each country in our data that does, with the condition as the regulator or NCSBN states it.
Which countries need NCLEX-RN?
In the destination data we hold: United States, Australia, Canada. Each country page shows the regulator, the exam, the score and the date we last checked.
What score or result does each country require for NCLEX-RN?
United States, NCLEX-RN (Next Generation NCLEX): Computer adaptive licensure exam; international test centres available (checked 2026-10-29). Australia, Outcomes-based assessment stage 1: MCQ (NCLEX-RN): NCLEX-RN computer test, sat in your own country; only for Stream B applicants (checked 2026-10-29). Canada, NCLEX-RN (Canada): Registration exam for RNs in all provinces except Quebec (checked 2026-10-29).
What does NCLEX-RN cost?
United States, NCLEX registration fee: USD 200 (checked 2026-10-29). United States, NCLEX international scheduling fee: USD 150 (checked 2026-10-29). Australia, NCLEX-RN registration (MCQ stage): USD 200 (checked 2026-10-29). Australia, NCLEX international scheduling fee: USD 150 (checked 2026-10-29). Canada, NCLEX-RN registration (Canada): CAD 360 (checked 2026-10-29). Canada, NCLEX international scheduling fee (Canada): CAD 150 (checked 2026-10-29). Fees are as the regulator lists them on that date; test centre, visa and travel costs are not included.
Where can I check the official rules or book NCLEX-RN?
United States, State boards of nursing; NCSBN (NCLEX): https://nclex.com/fees-payment.htm; Australia, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), administered by Ahpra: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/Transition-to-a-new-assessment-model-for-internationally-qualified-nurses-and-midwives; Canada, Provincial nursing regulators; NNAS for credential assessment in most provinces: https://www.cno.org/nnas; United States, NCLEX registration (NCLEX (NCSBN)): https://www.nclex.com/registration.page; United States, NCLEX fees and payment (NCLEX (NCSBN)): https://www.nclex.com/fees-payment.page; United States, NCLEX testing locations (NCLEX (NCSBN)): https://www.nclex.com/testing-locations.page; United States, NCLEX results (NCLEX (NCSBN)): https://www.nclex.com/results.page.
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