Fortuwest International

Fortuwest International, OSCE preparation for international nurses in the UK

Fortuwest International presents itself as one of the leading OSCE training institutes in the UK, aimed at nurses trained outside the country who need to pass the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) OSCE exam to obtain their registered nurse PIN. The company combines exam preparation with academic consultancy, career guidance and placement services.

Courses and exams covered

The training catalogue covers the Adult OSCE, Paediatric OSCE, Mental Health OSCE and CBT, with specific variants for paediatric and mental health nurses. It also offers preparation for language and professional access exams: OET, IELTS, TOEFL and PTE, as well as CBT, MOH, DHA, HAAD, Prometric and RN-NCLEX.

The NMC OSCE Visitor Root programme

Fortuwest describes the NMC OSCE Visitor Root programme as a fast track for international nurses seeking to obtain their NMC PIN without delays. The programme includes unlimited OSCE training, real-time support and personalised guidance, and is presented as an alternative for those who do not want their OET results to expire.

Services beyond exam preparation

The company offers a set of support services for settling in and professional development in the UK:

• Exam booking assistance.
• UK visa assistance.
• Interview training.
• NMC UK registration.
• Food and accommodation assistance.
• Travel assistance.
• Language and communication support.
• Competency assistance.
• Nurse registration in Australia and New Zealand.
• Career development and placement.
• Alumni engagement.
• International education consultancy.
• Digital and remote learning.

It also offers an OSCE workbook and a holistic health and wellness coaching course with a forum.

Student profile and training approach

The training is aimed at international nurses preparing to join the British healthcare system, including the NHS. Fortuwest states that its sessions are delivered by healthcare professionals and certified trainers with clinical experience, and that the approach is practical and aligned with NMC standards. The company mentions individualised attention, detailed feedback, mock exams and personalised study plans.

Complementary activity: Fortuwest Care Agency

The site includes a section dedicated to Fortuwest Care Agency, a care agency service with its own services and recruitment pages.

Declared figures and publications

The company claims to have more than 5,000 students and a 100% success rate, and displays a rating of 241 reviews verified by Trustindex with an excellent score. These figures come from Fortuwest's own presentation and the reviews collected on its website.

The company's blog publishes articles on topics such as changing hospitals for nurses in the UK, choosing between OET and IELTS, and the experience of preparing for the OSCE independently.

Location and contact

70, Cove Road, Farnborough, GU14 0EN · Phone: +447778077173 · Email: wecare@fortuwestinternational.co.uk