Recertification 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, IBLCE uses the purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita metric 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.
The 2021 Fee Schedule for recertfication is available in the Recertification Guide for those IBCLCs recertifying in 2021. IBLCE only accepts payments in USD.
For detailed information regarding the recertification process, review the Recertification Guide.
Upcoming Key Dates
2021 Recertification by CERPs Application Window
April 19 – September 30, 2021
September 2021 Examination
September 8 – 24, 2021
Administered worldwide in all currently offered examination languages, including English, via computer-based testing.
September 2021 Examination: Request a deferral to one of the next two examinations
October 24, 2021
Learn more about your deferral options with documented extraordinary circumstances here.
Application Dates for the March/April 2022 Examination Administration
October 26 – December 7, 2021
March/April 2022 IBCLC Examination Administration Dates
March 23 – April 1, 2022
Administered worldwide in English.
Application Dates for the September 2022 Examination Administration
April 12 – May 24, 2022
Application Dates for Recertification by CERPs
April 12 – September 30, 2022
September 2022 IBCLC Examination Administration Dates
September 14 – 23, 2022
Administered worldwide in all currently offered examination languages, including English.