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, we use 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, the exchange rate and the inflation rates of countries.
The Fee Guide is available for recertifying IBCLCs. IBLCE only accepts payments in USD.
For detailed information regarding the recertification process, review the Recertification Guide.
Upcoming Key Dates
2024 Recertification by CERPs
Available online in all IBLCE languages.
| CE Self-Assessment becomes available to IBCLCs due to recertify in 2024 | March 2023 |
| 2024 Recertification by CERPs Application Window | Late April – September 30, 2024 |
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 |
2025 Recertification by CERPs
Available online in all IBLCE languages.
| CE Self-Assessment becomes available to IBCLCs due to recertify in 2025 | March 2023 |
| 2025 Recertification by CERPs Application Window | TBD – September 30, 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 |
2026 Recertification by CERPs
Available online in all IBLCE languages.
| CE Self-Assessment becomes available to IBCLCs due to recertify in 2026 | April 2023 |
| 2026 Recertification by CERPs Application Window | TBD – September 30, 2026 |
2027 Recertification by CERPs
Available online in all IBLCE languages.
| CE Self-Assessment becomes available to IBCLCs due to recertify in 2027 | January 2024 |
| 2027 Recertification by CERPs Application Window | TBD – September 30, 2027 |