Candidates should allow adequate time for arrival at the examination. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment. This should give candidates adequate time to complete the necessary sign-in procedures. Candidates who…
FAQ Group: Exam FAQs
What will happen if I am late for my appointment?
Candidates who arrive more than 30 minutes late for their appointment will be refused admission and examination fees will be forfeited. Likewise, candidates who fail to appear for their examination appointment will forfeit all rights to any refund of examination…
What if I have an emergency on the day of the examination and cannot make my appointment?
Please contact the IBLCE regional location that serves you as soon as possible with details about the nature of your emergency.
Will I be allowed to bring water or a snack to my examination?
You may bring bottled water and/or a small snack to the test centre, but you will be required to keep the water and snack in your assigned locker, along with your purse, backpack, mobile phone, and other personal belongings. Please…
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Will I be allowed to take a break to use the restroom?
Yes, for candidates taking the IBCLC examination at a test centre, you may take up to two unscheduled breaks to use the restroom. You will not be given any additional time on the examination to make up for the time…
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What is the examination format?
The examination is composed of multiple-choice questions with a stem and four response choices. You must select the best response of the choices provided. The examination is given in two parts, and once you have completed Part One, you may…
How long will I be given to take the examination?
The standard IBCLC examination appointment is four hours’ duration. This includes time allocated for reading IBLCE’s non-disclosure agreement, an optional system tutorial, one scheduled break, and the examination content. Additional testing time may be provided for those with documented reasonable…
Will I be allowed to go back and review questions that I have already read and/or answered?
Yes. You will be permitted to review questions in each examination session. The examination is administered in two parts and you will be able to review questions in each part of the examination, i. e., once you have submitted Part…
Will I be allowed to use my mobile phone when I take a break during the examination administration?
You will not be allowed to use your mobile/cell phone or electronic devices during the examination or during any breaks that you take during the examination administration. Candidates found in possession of and/or using such devices during the examination or…
Can I choose to sit paper and pencil examination?
No. IBLCE offers computer-based testing (CBT) for the examination worldwide.