
Apply
Applications for the March 2023 IBCLC examination are open from October 21 through December 5, 2022. Apply here.

Check Your Status
It can take 1-2 months after the application deadline for IBLCE to review and approve all applications. You can check your online account to learn the status of your application.

Receive Examination Authorisation Email
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Schedule Your Examination Appointment
After receiving your authorisation email, you can schedule your examination appointment. See Key Dates below for important deadlines.

Test
The March 2023 IBCLC examination will take place from March 8 – 17, 2023.

Examination Scoring & Analysis
Post-administration analysis and scoring takes place.

Receive Results
You will receive your results for the March 2023 IBCLC examination in your online account approximately 3 months after the examination.
Key Dates
Application Window | October 21 – December 5, 2022 |
Request a partial refund with extraordinary circumstances. Learn more about your refund options here. | February 8, 2023 |
Submit any necessary name changes to your regional location. | February 24, 2023 |
Examination Administration | March 8 – 17, 2023 |
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