Locations for SQE2 oral assessments

SQE2 oral assessments are held in person at venues in England and Wales. These venues may vary by sitting and availability, and not all locations will be available for every assessment window. This page lists the cities and venue addresses along with accessibility information for each venue.

SQE2 oral assessment venues

London

Royal College of General Practitioners
30 Euston Square,
London NW1 2FB

There is information about accessibility on the venue’s website, including information on areas such as parking, step free access and hearing loops. There is a taxi rank located directly in front of the Euston station, at the front of the bus station adjacent to Eversholt Street, which can be used for pick ups and drop offs.

There are various images of the venue on the website which can help you to become familiar with the setting. There is also a virtual tour on the venue’s website. It will help give you a general indication of what the venue can look like as some candidates like to be aware of this in advance. Please note however that this is the venue’s generic virtual tour. It is not necessarily the case that all areas of the venue are used for the assessment. We also adapt the venue configuration as needed for the assessments.

Kaplan Islington
Main Building,
40–44 Holloway Road,
London N7 8JL

The venue is wheelchair accessible. It is located on Holloway Road which is quite a busy road with limited drop off areas. There is very limited parking at the venue, so please liaise with the Equality and Quality team if your disability or condition is such that you need access to parking or a drop off area to see if this can be accommodated.

Royal College of Surgeons of England
38–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields,
London WC2A 3PE

This venue is wheelchair accessible and has a pick up and drop off area at the front of the building. The venue has partnered with AccessAble to provide detailed information on accessibility in the venue for all who visit.

There are various images of the venue and a virtual tour of the venue on the website which can help you to become familiar with the setting. It will help give you a general indication of what the venue can look like as some candidates like to be aware of this in advance. It is not necessarily the case that all areas of the venue are used for the assessment. We also adapt the venue configuration as needed for the assessments.

Cardiff

Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa By Sunday
24 26 Newport Rd,
Cardiff CF24 0DD

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has a drop off area at the front of the building opposite the entrance.

There are various images of the venue on the hotel's website if it helps you to become familiar with the setting. It will help give you a general indication of what the venue can look like as some candidates like to be aware of this in advance. It is not necessarily the case that all areas of the venue are used for the assessment. We also adapt the venue configuration as needed for the assessments.

Manchester

Marriott Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
91 London Road,
Manchester M1 2PG

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has a drop off area at the front of the building opposite the entrance. There is a car park at the venue, but as with any arrangements, please liaise with the Equality and Quality team if your disability or condition is such that you need access to see if this can be accommodated.

There are various images of the venue on the hotel's website which can help you to become familiar with the setting. It will help give you a general indication of what the venue can look like as some candidates like to be aware of this in advance. It is not necessarily the case that all areas of the venue are used for the assessment. We also adapt the venue configuration as needed for the assessments.

Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
245 Broad Street,
Birmingham B1 2HQ

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has a drop off area in front of the building next to the entrance (Berkley Street). There is a car park at the venue, but as with any arrangements, please liaise with the Equality and Quality team if your disability or condition is such that you need access to see if this can be accommodated.

There are various images of the venue on the hotel's website which can help you to become familiar with the setting. There is also a virtual tour on the venue’s website. Please note however that this is the venue’s generic virtual tour. It is not necessarily the case that all areas of the venue are used for the assessment. We also adapt the venue configuration as needed for the assessments.

Assessment team onsite

Kaplan leads and delivers the oral assessments. If you have any questions or need any further help on the assessment day please speak to a member of the team who will be able to assist you.

Candidates with disabilities or other conditions

If you have a disability or other condition and require reasonable adjustments, you must liaise with the Equality and Quality team. The Equality and Quality team will agree your reasonable adjustment plan with you and help make the arrangements for you.

How to apply for reasonable adjustments

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are readily available throughout the venues including accessible bathrooms. Please feel free to speak to a marshal to locate your nearest bathroom. If you have a specific requirement, please raise this with the Equality and Quality team in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements in good time for your assessment.