eGDCBooking your exam
How to book
You are eligible to book a place on the ORE once you have successfully completed the ORE application process. We will email you to confirm and provide instructions on setting up your eGDC account.
You will be added to the candidate list for the ORE Part 1.
You must pass the ORE within five years of first attempting Part 1.
You should set up your eGDC account as soon as you can to ensure you are ready to book your place on the next sitting of the ORE.
Once you have set up your account on eGDC, you will be able to book and pay your fee online at the next opportunity. Payment of the full Examination fee is required at the time of the booking. Credit or debit card payments must be made online, we do not accept American Express or Diners Club International. We cannot accept credit or debit card details given over the phone.
Cheque bookings are only available to candidates sponsored by a refugee council or charity. Contact us before the booking window opens to check on the procedure if this applies to you.
All ORE sittings will open for booking eight weeks in advance. Places for sittings of the ORE are taken up fast, normally on the same day that the booking window opens. If you cannot find an ORE available for booking, it normally means that there are no places available.
There are currently a significant number of candidates trying to secure a place on the ORE. All places are booked on a first come, first served, basis, which means we cannot guarantee that everyone trying to book a place will be able to secure one. Dates for sittings of the ORE are provided by email in advance. Check your email regularly.
Find the latest ORE information on our website.
Withdrawals and refunds
You should review our ORE withdrawal policy before deciding to withdraw from a sitting of the ORE you have already booked. You will need to complete a form and email to us if you want to withdraw.
You should also refer to our refund policy before withdrawing or requesting a refund. If your withdrawal is due to medical reasons, we may be able to provide you with a refund.
Reopening the booking window
We will offer any places made available due to withdrawals to all candidates by reopening the booking window.
You will be notified by email if any spaces become available.
Information about reopened booking windows will also be available on the latest information page on our website.