SQE test centres

We aim to make SQE1 and SQE2 written assessments accessible to as many candidates as possible by offering a broad range of test centre locations. This page outlines where we aim to provide test centres.

Cities we aim to include

The list below shows cities where we aim to hold SQE1 and SQE2 written assessments. This is subject to factors such as test centre availability, capacity planning, and test centre security.

Please note:

  • This list is illustrative only and may change.
  • The inclusion of a city here is not a guarantee that it will be available for your chosen assessment window.

UK

Aylesbury, Ballymena, Basildon, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Chester, Colchester, Croydon, Derby, Dudley, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Grimsby, Hayes, Horley (Surrey), Hove, Huddersfield, Hull, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oldham, Oxford, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Salisbury, Sheffield, Skipton, Slough, Southampton, Southend on Sea, Southwark, St Leonards on Sea, Staines, Stevenage, Stockport, Stratford upon Avon, Sutton Coldfield, Swansea, Uxbridge, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Worthing, Wrexham.

International

Australia

Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Austria

Vienna

Canada

Toronto

China

Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen

Czech Republic

Prague

Egypt

Cairo

France

Paris

Germany

Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich

Greece

Athens, Attiki

Hong Kong

India

Bangalore, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi

Ireland

Dublin

Italy

Rome

Japan

Chiyoda-ku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Osaka-shi

Korea - South

Seoul

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Netherlands

Amsterdam, Eindhoven

Poland

Warszawa

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Singapore

South Africa

Johannesburg, Pretoria

Spain

Barcelona, Madrid

Switzerland

Geneva, Lausanne

Turkiye

Istanbul

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Dubai

USA

New York


Additional notes

  • Some cities may only be available at certain times of year, depending on demand and local considerations.
  • Availability will also depend on Pearson VUE’s ability to source appropriate test centre space and maintain assessment security across global time zones.
  • If your preferred location is not available, you may need to consider booking in a neighbouring country or city.

You can use the Pearson VUE test centre search tool to find out more information about a particular test centre. This is for information only and does not mean that the test centre is available for a particular assessment. You cannot book assessments using this tool.

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