OPRA exam fees and assessment costs
The APC OPRA examination fee is AUD $2,245 per attempt. The Eligibility Check and Skills Assessment Outcome are separate charges. All amounts below are in Australian dollars.
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Published APC charges
| Stage | AUD | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Check | $810per request | Assessment of eligibility before examination registration. |
| OPRA examination | $2,245per attempt | Examination registration after eligibility confirmation. |
| Skills Assessment Outcome | $300per request | A separate outcome request, where required for your circumstances. |
Example assessment budget
One Eligibility Check, one OPRA attempt and one Skills Assessment Outcome request add up to AUD $3,355 at the listed prices. This example covers those three APC charges only. It is not the total cost of obtaining registration, moving to Australia, or preparing for the exam.
Other costs to consider
- Translation and document preparation, where required.
- Travel, accommodation and payment-provider currency conversion charges.
- Optional books, courses and other study materials.
- Separate English-language, registration and later assessment costs where applicable.
Your final cost depends on your pathway and circumstances. Check each provider’s current fees rather than treating a currency conversion or example budget as a fixed quote.
Booking, reattempts and refunds
Book and pay through the official APC Candidate Portal. A further examination attempt requires another examination fee. Cancellation and refund eligibility depend on timing and APC policy; consult the official payment and refund guidance before cancelling.