Empowering overseas nurses to reach their full potential
Personalised OSCE training in Cambridge for international nurses — from a team with a 95%+ pass rate that has helped hundreds pass their exams and begin their UK nursing careers.
Personalised OSCE training in Cambridge for international nurses — from a team with a 95%+ pass rate that has helped hundreds pass their exams and begin their UK nursing careers.
A clear process with expert support throughout every stage of your training journey.
Explore our Virtual, Hybrid and Tailored courses to find the training option that works best for you.
Receive expert, personalised coaching targeting your specific weaknesses. Every session is focused entirely on your performance and confidence.
Walk into your exam prepared and confident. Join the 300+ nurses who trusted ONTC Cambridge and came out with a pass certificate.
Professional OSCE preparation with clear training structure and personalised support.
Structured programme delivered via online live sessions and learning platform.
Structured programme delivered via online live sessions, learning platform & face-to-face training days.
Structured individual tailored training sessions.
Hear how international nurses overcame OSCE challenges with ONTC Cambridge and from founder Shalu on her mission to help hundreds of nurses start their UK nursing careers.
"I highly recommend ONTC to all international nurses who want to strengthen their clinical communication, assessment skills and overall exam performance. I had a fantastic learning experience and passed without stress or anxiety."
"I am really grateful for OSCE Nurse Training Cambridge under Ms. Shalu Kumar's guidance and support. It was very vital in passing my OSCE. To those who are still preparing for the exam, I highly recommend the ONTC. You would never go wrong with Ms. Shalu's guidance. She's the best OSCE trainer, teacher and a mentor. All the materials will be provided for you to practice and make use of it."
"I'm very grateful for the tutoring I received. I passed my OSCE today, and the lessons were a huge part of my success. Shalu explains concepts clearly, provides helpful practice scenarios and gives constructive feedback. I felt much more confident going into the exam. Highly recommend!"
"As a US trained nurse who has been licensed for 17 years and has always and only worked in the operating room, sitting a practical exam had me rethinking my life choices. I knew I needed professional help to have a legitimate chance to pass the OSCE. Ms Shalu has an excellent course and provided all the tools I needed to feel confident and prepared. Her advice made all the difference, and I passed on my first try. I highly recommend her course and in-person mock exam."
"I attended the OSCE Nurse Training in Cambridge and had a wonderful experience. The trainers were highly knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. I especially appreciated the detailed focus on each station, the personalised feedback and the confidence they helped me build. The mock exams were very realistic and played a key role in helping me manage my nerves. I successfully passed my OSCE and would highly recommend this training to any international nurse preparing for NMC registration."
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"I know how stressful the OSCE feels as an international nurse. I've dedicated my career to making sure you pass with confidence."
Shalu Kumar is a highly experienced nurse trainer based in Cambridge, specialising in helping international nurses prepare for the NMC OSCE exam. With over 20 years of experience across the NHS and private healthcare sector, she combines deep clinical expertise with supportive, personalised teaching tailored to every nurse's individual needs.
Before founding ONTC Cambridge, Shalu led one of the UK's largest OSCE training programmes at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, helping overseas nurses achieve strong pass rates and excellent course feedback. Originally trained in India before relocating to the United Kingdom in 1998, she has held senior roles across both NHS and private healthcare, including at Spire Healthcare, and is dedicated to helping nurses build confidence and succeed in their OSCE journey.
The OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is a mandatory skills assessment for overseas nurses registering with the NMC to work in the UK. It tests clinical competencies across multiple stations. Specialist training dramatically increases your pass rate — our students achieve 95%+ success on their first attempt.
Training duration depends on your chosen course, time required for revision keeping in mind your personal and work commitments. We would generally recommend a period of 10 weeks from start of training to taking your OSCE exam.
We offer both options. The Virtual course is fully online and includes an online mock exam. Our blended course starts with online lessons to cover the theory part and then you attend 5 practice days to do hands-on practise using real clinical equipment in exam-simulated conditions. Tailored 1:1 training can be done virtually or in-person as per your needs.
Absolutely. We have successfully trained nurses from the UAE, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Philippines, Nepal, Romania, Kenya, Pakistan, US, New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and many more. The OSCE is the same for all internationally educated nurses applying to register with the NMC, and our training is designed specifically for this audience.
We are hugely proud of our above 95% pass rate at first attempt which means most of our nurses pass first time. In the rare event that a nurse needs to resit, we work closely with them to identify what went wrong and prepare specifically for the resit.
Practical sessions use real clinical equipment to help nurses prepare for real OSCE exam conditions.
Yes — our courses include comprehensive OSCE study materials, revision resources and full mock exam practice with feedback to help build confidence before the exam.
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