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Waikato Primary Exam Course

For the ANZCA Primary Exam

15 - 26 June 2026 

Waikato Hospital

Hamilton

New Zealand

Merit
2018

Merit
2017

Merit
2015

Renton Prize
2023

Merit
2024

Overview

The Waikato Primary Exam Course is an annual, intensive two-week programme designed to help candidates pass the ANZCA Primary Examination. Teaching is exam-focused throughout, combining targeted lectures, interactive small-group tutorials, daily viva practice, and structured SAQ sessions under simulated conditions.

 

The course is tailored to candidates approaching their exam date, with a strong emphasis on technique, rehearsal, and actionable feedback. Attendance is available in person or virtually.

 

For candidates sitting the first exam of the year, a new self-paced online course—featuring high-quality recordings and a full practice exam—is also available.

2nd Sitting Courses

In-Person Course

15 - 26 June 2026

For candidates doing the second sitting exam

NZ $3000

Our in-person course runs annually in the lead-up to the second sitting of the ANZCA Primary Examination. With only 20 places available, demand typically exceeds capacity. The programme is designed to maximise each candidate’s likelihood of success. Teaching blends interactive lectures and small-group tutorials with a clear emphasis on core concepts and exam technique. Candidates undertake daily viva and SAQ sessions under simulated exam conditions and receive personalised feedback after each. This targeted, iterative approach consolidates knowledge, identifies gaps early, and builds the speed, precision, and confidence required to perform on the day.

Virtual Plus Course

15 - 26 June 2026

For candidates doing the second sitting exam

NZ $1000

Virtual Plus is our best alternative for candidates unable to attend in person. Lectures and tutorials are streamed live and recorded for on-demand viewing. The course includes a full practice exam, a carefully curated set of practice SAQs, and two online small-group viva sessions. Access to the recordings and resources continues until the end of the second sitting exam. Enrolment is capped at 20 to match available viva capacity.

Virtual Course

15 - 26 June 2026

For candidates doing the second sitting exam

NZ $800

The Virtual Course is ideal for candidates who can’t attend in person or prefer not to join online group viva sessions. Lectures and tutorials are live-streamed and recorded for on-demand viewing. The course includes a full practice exam and a carefully curated set of practice SAQs. Access to all recordings and resources continues until the end of the second sitting exam. Enrolment is unlimited.

1st Sitting Courses

Online Course

Open from October 2025

For candidates doing the first sitting exam

NZ $800

We’ve packaged our best material into a self-paced online course that you can work through at your own speed. You’ll have access to high-quality recordings of lectures and small-group tutorials, along with a full practice exam to benchmark progress. The course is available only in the lead-up to the first exam sitting, with access granted for six months.

"I’m extremely grateful for the Waikato course, and for you and the other course contributors for your teaching, feedback and exposure to so many practice vivas and SAQs. It made such a difference in our exam preparation, and definitely upped the ante in terms of knowledge and motivation."

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