Worldwide Testing – January 11, 2021 Update
The most recent scheduling updates for Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide is shown below based on updated local government guidance:
Montreal, Canada PPC:
Beginning January 9, exam delivery will be restricted to programs that qualify as essential services only (NACE Institute certifications are designated as essential in Canada) due to a mandatory curfew, test center will close at 6:30 p.m. each day. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails beginning January 11.
Brisbane, Australia PPC:
The Brisbane government has issued a mandatory three-day lockdown effective January 8 through January 11. Affected candidates have started to receive cancellation/reschedule emails already due to the immediacy of the order.
Tel Aviv, Israel PPC:
Effective January 9 through January 21, exam delivery is restricted to healthcare and medical exams only. Affected candidates will begin receiving cancellation emails beginning January 8.
Manila, Philippines PPC:
The government requires face shields now be worn together with a face mask. Candidates and test center employees must wear both a face mask and face shield at the PPC.
Worldwide Testing – January 5, 2021 Update
The most recent scheduling updates for Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide is shown below based on updated local government guidance:
United States
Washington State – The current restrictions in place have been extended. Exam deliveries at Pearson VUE-owned testing centers (PPC) will be limited to 25% capacity. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails. Exams will continue to be delivered at 3rd party testing centers that are operational.
England
A country-wide lockdown has been declared beginning January 5. Exam deliveries are limited to programs that qualify as essential services – NACE Institute certifications are designated as essential services in England. Affected candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.
Worldwide Testing – November 27 Update
The most recent scheduling updates for Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide is shown below based on updated local government guidance:
Athens, Greece – The current mandatory lockdown in Greece has been extended through December 6. Exam deliveries at Pearson VUE-owned testing centers (PPC) will be available starting December 7. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails.
Punjab, India – A curfew has been issued in Punjab impacting testing centers in that area. The curfew runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from December 1 through December 15. Affected candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.
Worldwide Testing – November 18 Update
The most recent scheduling updates for Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide is shown below based on updated local government guidance:
Manilla, Philippines – Updated government guidance now allows for 30% appointment capacity in Pearson VUE-owned testing centers (PPC) beginning November 20.
Adelaide, South Australia – A lock down order has been called for South Australia from November 19 through November 24. Affected candidates will begin receiving cancellation/reschedule emails shortly, new appointment availability begins November 25. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails. Delivery of exams is still available through third party testing centers that remain operational.
Turkey – Turkey has imposed partial lockdowns which include curfews on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays effective November 20, thereby reducing our PPC hours of operation on these days in compliance with the order.
Scotland – Effective November 20 through December 10, exam delivery available only for programs that qualify as essential services at Glasgow, Clydebank, Ayr, and Stirling PPCs. Affected candidates will begin receiving cancellation/reschedule emails shortly, with new appointment availability beginning December 11. Exams continue to be available at third-party test centers that are operational.
England – The mandatory lockdown is effective from November 5 through December 2. Exam delivery remains limited to programs that qualify as essential services only. Exams continue to be delivered at third-party test centers that are operational.
Worldwide Testing – November 11 Update
The most recent scheduling updates for Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide is shown below based on updated government guidance:
Paris, France – Exam deliveries at Pearson VUE-owned testing centers (PPC) are suspended through December 1. Delivery of exams is still available through third party testing centers that remain operational. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails. Appointment availability begins December 2.
Manitoba, Canada – With updated government guidance, beginning Saturday November 14, exams can only be delivered for programs that qualify as 'critical services'. Guidance also requires that capacity in testing centers be reduced to approximately 25%. Affected candidates will receive cancellation emails. Delivery of exams is still available through third party testing centers that remain operational.
For a full listing of Pearson VUE testing center closures and updates, visit the Pearson VUE COVID-19 page.