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 Written Exam
Comprehensive preparation for the theoretical assessment
- • Refraction & visual optics
- • Ocular health & disease
- • Clinical reasoning
COE Clinical Exam
Practical skills assessment preparation
- • Patient examination
- • Clinical skills
- • Patient communication
Registration Support
Complete AHPRA registration guidance
- • Document preparation
- • Timeline planning
- • Career pathways
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
The total cost includes: OCANZ Initial Assessment (~$800), Written Exam (~$1,500), Clinical Exam (~$2,800), plus AHPRA registration fees.
Pass rates vary: Written exam typically 65-75%, Clinical exam around 60-70% for first attempts. Proper preparation significantly improves success rates.
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
