Your exam. About A$7.13 a day.
Start with a free practice test. When you're ready, Premium opens everything for the exam you choose for A$217 a month, or A$1,953 a year with 3 months free. One plan per exam. Cancel anytime.
Premium Monthly
- The OCANZ Clinical Science paper: every topic, mock exam and flashcard
- 3,000 practice questions + 6 full mock exams per exam
- 800 flashcards + 60 key notes per exam, by topic, plus mind maps
- Spaced repetition + mistakes bank
- Readiness Score & detailed reports
- Video lessons as they release
- Content updates during your access
- 5 bonuses: optometry formulas and values sheet, referral urgency atlas, study planner and more
- Pass Guarantee: complete the prep, pass or 100% back
Renews monthly until you cancel. Cancel in two clicks from your account; you keep access until the end of the month you've paid for. No minimum term.
Premium Yearly
- The OCANZ Clinical Science paper: every topic, mock exam and flashcard
- 3,000 practice questions + 6 full mock exams per exam
- 800 flashcards + 60 key notes per exam, by topic, plus mind maps
- Spaced repetition + mistakes bank
- Readiness Score & detailed reports
- Video lessons as they release
- Content updates during your access
- 5 bonuses: optometry formulas and values sheet, referral urgency atlas, study planner and more
- Pass Guarantee: complete the prep, pass or 100% back
Renews once a year until you cancel. We email you before each renewal. Cancel any time from your account; you keep access until the end of the year you've paid for.
Nine study tools in Premium
3,000 practice questions
3,000 exam-style questions per exam, organized topic by topic in sets of 25. Every answer explained, with the rule it comes from.
6 full mock exams
6 full-length timed mock exams per exam, with real question counts and time limits, so test day feels like practice day.
Exam Readiness Score
One 0 to 100 number that tells you when you're ready to book. Reach 80 and you're covered by our Pass Guarantee.
800 flashcards + spaced repetition
800 flashcards per exam, in a deck for each topic, that come back right before you'd forget them. Five minutes a day keeps every number fresh.
60 comprehensive key notes
60 key notes per exam, split across its topics and each explained in full: the concepts, worked exam examples, the traps examiners use and a quick recap. Your first set is free with an account.
Mind maps
See the whole exam on one screen: every topic and the facts under it.
Mistakes bank
Every question you miss is saved and re-tested until you get it right twice in a row.
Detailed reports
Accuracy by topic, simulation history and daily activity, so you know exactly what to study next.
Video lessons
Short lessons for each topic, added to your plan as they release at no extra cost.
Five extras, included free
Optometry Formulas & Values Sheet
The optics formulas, normal values and Australian standards the Clinical Science paper tests most, on one printable page.
Free with an accountOcular Disease & Referral Urgency Atlas
The conditions the Clinical Science paper tests most, with the sign that identifies each one and how urgently to refer.
Exam-Day Checklist
What to set up before the remote-proctored written exam, and how to pace 144 questions in 3 hours.
8- and 12-Week Study Planner
A week-by-week plan for the Clinical Science paper that fits around work and family.
Australia & NZ Registration Pathway Guide
From eligibility assessment to registration: every stage of the OCANZ Competency in Optometry Examination, with 2026-27 fees and time limits.
Pass, or get 100% of your money back.
We're confident in the system, so we put our money on it. Do the work, and if you still don't pass, you don't pay.
- Answer every question in that exam's question bank (100% covered)
- Read every study-notes topic for that exam
- Complete at least 2 full timed simulations, with your latest one at or above the exam's pass mark
- Reach a Readiness Score of 80 or higher (shown on your dashboard)
- Sit the official exam while your access is active, and within 60 days of meeting the requirements above
- Email your official result notice within 30 days of your exam date
How we compare
| OCANZExamPrep Premium | OCANZ resources only | Tutoring course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | A$217/month per exam (about A$7.13 a day), cancel anytime or A$1,953/year, 3 months free | Free exam guide and sample questions | Often several hundred dollars or more |
| Papers covered | 1 per plan (choose from 1) | 1 | 1 |
| Free test before you pay | Yes | A few sample questions | Rarely |
| Study at your own pace, any time | Yes | Yes | Fixed sessions |
| Thousands of exam-style questions | Yes | A few sample questions | Varies |
| Flashcards with spaced repetition | Yes | No | No |
| Mistakes bank that re-tests what you miss | Yes | No | No |
| Readiness Score | Yes | No | No |
| Pass Guarantee | Yes | No | Rarely |
OCANZ's COE Examination Guide and sample questions are your starting point; OCANZExamPrep is the extra practice alongside them. OCANZ doesn't run bridging courses, and private tutoring prices vary by provider, so check before you compare.
FAQ
Can I try it before I pay?
Yes. Open the study dashboard free with no signup, or take any exam's free practice test. You only pay when you want the full question bank, timed simulations and every study tool.
What if I buy it and it's not for me?
Because you get the full question bank and study materials the moment you pay, all sales are final. Try the free test and the free dashboard first so you know it suits you. The one exception is the Pass Guarantee: complete the full prep, and if you still fail, we refund 100%.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
No. Because you get the full question bank and study materials the moment you pay, all sales are final. Try the free test and the free dashboard first so you know it suits you. The one exception is the Pass Guarantee: complete the full prep, and if you still fail, we refund 100%.
What if I study and still fail?
That's what the Pass Guarantee is for. Answer every question in the bank, read every study topic, pass 2 timed simulations and reach a Readiness Score of 80, then sit your exam within 60 days. If you don't pass, send your result notice within 30 days and we refund 100%.
How long do I keep access?
For as long as your Premium subscription is active. Cancel any time from your account and you keep access until the end of the month you've paid for.
Is the content up to date?
We check every exam page against OCANZ's current published information and COE Examination Guide and show the date it was last checked. In 2026 that included the 2026-2027 Examination Guide (updated October 2026), the 2026-27 fees (A$3,534 for both written papers, A$1,858 for one) and the 2027 written exam dates (1-2 March and 2-3 August).
Are these real exam questions?
No one can legally sell the actual exam questions. Ours are original questions written to the competency areas and question guide in OCANZ's COE Examination Guide and to current Australian and New Zealand standards, with an explanation for every answer and the calculation or reasoning behind it, so you can check our work.
Do I still need OCANZ's own exam guide and sample questions?
Yes. Read OCANZ's COE Examination Guide and the Optometry Australia Entry-level Competency Standards, and work through OCANZ's sample questions. We're the extra practice: many more questions, timed mock exams, flashcards and a Readiness Score so you know when you're ready.
Does one plan cover every exam?
Premium is per exam, and this site covers one: the OCANZ Clinical Science (MCQ) paper. Your subscription unlocks all of it, every topic and every mock exam. Cancel when you've passed.
What does Premium include?
Everything for the exam you choose, for as long as your subscription is active: the question bank, timed simulations, study notes, flashcards with spaced repetition, mind maps, video lessons as they release, your mistakes bank, detailed reports, the Readiness Score, all 5 bonuses and the Pass Guarantee.
How does the Pass Guarantee work?
Complete the full prep for your exam: answer every question in the bank, read every study topic, finish 2 timed simulations with your latest at or above the pass mark, and reach a Readiness Score of 80. Then sit your exam within 60 days while your access is active. If you don't pass, email us your official result notice within 30 days and we refund 100% of what you paid. Your dashboard tracks every requirement live.
What's the Readiness Score?
A 0 to 100 score on your dashboard that combines your accuracy, how much of the bank you've covered, your timed simulation results and your flashcard mastery. Reaching 80 takes consistent above-pass-mark work across the whole bank, which is why it is the bar for our guarantee.
What do I get with a free account?
Your saved free-test results, a starter Readiness Score, the first study-notes topic and flashcards for every exam, the mind map outline, your mistakes bank and the Optometry Formulas & Values Sheet. Upgrade any time to unlock the exam you're taking.
Is it a subscription?
Yes. Premium is A$217 a month per exam (about A$7.13 a day) and renews monthly until you cancel. You can cancel in two clicks from your account, and there's no minimum term. Most people study for 1 to 3 months. If you want a whole year for one exam, the yearly plan is A$1,953 for 12 months (3 months free) and renews once a year until you cancel.
Can I get free access by referring friends?
Yes. Every account, including free ones, gets a personal referral link in the dashboard. Share it anywhere. Each person who signs up through your link and buys a plan earns you a referral ticket, and each ticket unlocks any exam of your choice for 14 days.
Can my employer pay?
Sometimes. Some optometry practices and recruiters of overseas optometrists support exam costs. Check out with the email you want on the receipt and we'll send a receipt you can claim.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Everything works on phone, tablet and computer, and your progress syncs to your account.
Are you affiliated with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand?
No. OCANZExamPrep is an independent exam-prep company, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ), the Optometry Board of Australia, Ahpra or the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board. OCANZ and Competency in Optometry Examination are names and marks of the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand, used only to describe the exam we help you prepare for.