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Prometric Guide and Prep

Prometric Exams Push the limits of your career

Prometric is a global organisation providing computer-based testing (CBT - Computer Based Testing) services, with thousands of test centres in more than 180 countries worldwide. It is not an exam type in itself, but a test delivery centre that organises the exams of many international institutions in a secure environment.

It is generally used for licensing and certification exams in medicine, healthcare, IT, finance and academia.

180+ countries with test centres
$150 – $1000+ exam fee range
30 / 60 / 90 day intensive programmes
90%+ of our students reach their target score on the first attempt

1. The Best-Known Prometric Exams

The exams delivered through Prometric are very diverse. Here are the most popular categories:

Health and Medical Exams

They are mandatory especially for healthcare professionals who want to work abroad (Gulf countries, the USA, Europe).

USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
The exams that those who want to practise medicine in the USA must take (Step 1 and Step 2 CK).
DHA / MOHAP
Licensing exams required to work as a nurse, doctor or pharmacist in Dubai and the other emirates of the United Arab Emirates. (The DOH exam for Abu Dhabi — formerly HAAD — is delivered by Pearson VUE.)
OET (Occupational English Test)
An English language proficiency test designed specifically for healthcare workers.
Pharmacy and Dentistry Licensing Exams
Professional competency exams of different countries.

Academic and Language Exams

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
A general aptitude test used especially for master’s and doctoral applications in the USA and Canada.
TOEFL iBT
One of the most widely used, internationally recognised English language proficiency tests.

Professional Certifications

Information Technology (IT)
Certification exams of various technology companies and professional bodies. (Some, such as Microsoft's, are delivered by Pearson VUE instead.)
Finance and Management
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and some banking licensing exams. (The PMP exam is delivered by Pearson VUE.)

2. Exam Process and Security

Prometric centres are very strict about exam security. The procedures awaiting you on exam day are:

ID Check

A valid passport or official ID document (some exams require two forms of ID).

Security Screening

Before entering the exam room you may be searched with a metal detector, and accessories such as glasses may be inspected.

Lockers

You cannot take personal belongings such as your phone, watch, wallet or even water into the exam room; they stay in the locker assigned to you.

Camera Monitoring

Throughout the exam every candidate is monitored by cameras and in-person proctors.

3. Registration and Fees

Registration is done directly on Prometric’s own website (prometric.com) or on the website of the institution that owns the exam (for example ETS or ECFMG). Fees vary widely, from $150 to $1000+, depending on the type and length of the exam you take.

Summary Table

Exam TypeWho Is It For?Main Purpose
USMLEDoctorsObtaining a medical licence in the USA
GREGraduatesAdmission to postgraduate study
DHA/MOHAPHealthcare WorkersProfessional licence in Gulf countries
TOEFLEveryoneProving English proficiency

Preparing for Prometric Exams

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Main Exams We Prepare You For

Regardless of sector, we support you with our expert teaching staff in licensing and certification exams delivered at test centres such as Prometric and Pearson VUE:

Health Sciences (Medical & Healthcare)

  • USMLE: Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation for a medical licence in the USA.
  • Gulf Country Licences (DHA, DOH/HAAD, MOHAP, SMLE, DHP/QCHP): For those who want to work as doctors, nurses, pharmacists and technicians in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
  • OET: English language proficiency designed for healthcare professionals.

Academic & Language

  • GRE: Quantitative, verbal and analytical writing strategies for your master’s and doctoral applications.
  • TOEFL iBT: Techniques to take your academic English skills to the highest level.

IT & Finance

  • Microsoft, Cisco, Google & Apple Certifications: Technical exams that open doors in the global IT world.
  • PMP (Project Management): Preparation for the professional project manager certification.

Study First Academy Prep Programme Details

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Comprehensive Syllabus Analysis
30, 60 or 90-day intensive programmes covering the exam’s latest question formats and topic distributions.
Question Bank and Mock Tests
Access to a digital question bank of thousands of past and likely questions.
One-to-One Mentoring
One-to-one Q&A sessions with subject-expert teachers on the topics you find difficult.
Exam Simulation
Timed, computer-based mock exams to help you manage real exam stress.
Registration and Process Counselling
Not just the exam: full support with technical processes such as application, DataFlow (document verification) and booking a test-centre appointment.

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