Initial Certification Application Fees
In order to make its certification financially accessible to all those qualified to participate, despite the wide variance in economic conditions throughout the world, the purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita metric is used as determined by international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund and used by a number of international NGOs. PPP takes into account the relative cost of living and the inflation rates of countries. Check the Fee Guide for initial certification. IBLCE only accepts payment in USD.
For detailed information about the initial certification process, review the Candidate Information Guide.*
*Please read in conjunction with the June 2022 Updated Interim Guidance on the Use of Technology to Meet Pathways 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Practice Requirements (Reissued on June 30, 2022).
Upcoming Key Dates
The IBCLC examination is offered twice a year, in March and/or April (English) and in September (in all IBLCE examination languages).
September 2024 IBCLC Examination
Administered worldwide in the ten IBCLC examination languages.
| Application Window | Late April – May 31, 2024 |
| Examination Administration | September 10 – 19, 2024 |
April 2025 IBCLC Examination
Administered worldwide in English.
| Application Window | Applications open 4 – 5 months in advance of the examination. |
| Examination Administration | April 7 – 12, 2025 |
September 2025 IBCLC Examination
Administered worldwide in the ten IBCLC examination languages.
| Application Window | Applications open 4 – 5 months in advance of the examination. |
| Examination Administration | September 9 – 15, 2025 |