NCLEX test centres
Where can you take the NCLEX outside the United States?
You can take the NCLEX at any Pearson test centre NCSBN lists, wherever your US board is. Outside the United States the list covers countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Nigeria, Ghana, Nepal and Colombia have no centre, so candidates there book a centre in another country.
Which countries have an NCLEX test centre?
NCSBN’s testing-locations page names these international locations: Australia, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Türkiye, United Kingdom. Source: NCLEX testing locations, nclex.com
Which cities are the international centres in?
NCSBN’s site list, updated October 2026 and read on 2026-10-25, gives the cities below. It also lists sites in Canada and China. Sites change each quarter, so confirm the address in your Pearson booking. Source: NCSBN: International Pearson Professional Center sites and addresses, updated October 2026
| Country | Cities |
|---|---|
| Australia | Adelaide, Box Hill, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Parramatta, Perth, Sydney |
| Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| Canada | Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, London, Montreal, Oakville, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St Johns, Surrey, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg |
| China | Guangzhou |
| France | Paris |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| India | Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, Pune, Surat |
| Israel | Ramat Gan |
| Japan | Osaka, Tokyo (Shinjuku) |
| Jordan | Amman |
| Kenya | Nairobi |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| Mexico | Mexico City |
| Pakistan | Lahore |
| Philippines | Manila (Makati City), Muntinlupa City |
| Puerto Rico | Guaynabo |
| South Africa | Johannesburg |
| Spain | Madrid |
| Taiwan | Taipei City |
| Türkiye | Istanbul |
| United Kingdom | Belfast, London (Docklands), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Horley, Surrey, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester |
What if your country has no NCLEX centre?
Nigeria, Ghana, Nepal, Colombia are not on NCSBN’s list. Candidates educated there apply to a US board as usual, then book a centre in another country and pay the international scheduling fee. Sources: NCLEX testing locations, nclex.com · NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
The centre does not change the exam or the route. NCLEX fees for international candidates lists what each step costs.
NCLEX from your country
Country pages with the centre answer, the fees, your home regulator and NCSBN's counts for nurses educated there.
NCLEX in Nigeria
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guide NCLEX from IndiaNCLEX in India
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guide NCLEX from KenyaNCLEX in Kenya
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guide NCLEX from MexicoNCLEX in Mexico
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guide NCLEX from the PhilippinesNCLEX in the Philippines
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guide NCLEX from PakistanNCLEX in Pakistan
Centre, fees and steps.
Read the guideEvery country at once: NCLEX test centres outside the US and NCLEX fees for international candidates.
Common questions
Can I take the NCLEX for a US licence outside the United States?
Yes. NCSBN says you can take the NCLEX at any Pearson test centre, whatever board you are applying to, and booking a centre outside the United States adds an international scheduling fee.
Sources: NCSBN: NCLEX FAQs · NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
Which NCLEX test centres are in Africa?
NCSBN's October 2026 site list has two African centres: Nairobi, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Nigeria and Ghana have none.
Sources: NCSBN: International Pearson Professional Center sites and addresses, updated October 2026 · NCLEX testing locations, nclex.com
Which NCLEX test centres are in Latin America?
NCSBN's site list has centres in Mexico City, Sao Paulo in Brazil, and Guaynabo in Puerto Rico. Colombia has none.
Sources: NCSBN: International Pearson Professional Center sites and addresses, updated October 2026 · NCLEX testing locations, nclex.com
What ID do I need at an international NCLEX centre?
A physical, unexpired passport book or card, and nothing else. Your first and last name must match your Pearson registration exactly.
Source: NCSBN: Acceptable identification
Sources
Every figure on this page links to the page it comes from. Last checked 2026-10-14.
- NCLEX testing locations, nclex.comOpen the source
- NCSBN: International Pearson Professional Center sites and addresses, updated October 2026Open the source
- NCSBN: NCLEX FAQsOpen the source
- NCSBN: NCLEX fees and paymentOpen the source
- NCSBN: Acceptable identificationOpen the source