Examination and Education Contacts

The Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)

The Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) was developed by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA). You need to pass either the ExAC or the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) for licensure as an architect in Ontario.

Visit the ExAC website for more information, or contact the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA):

Office of the Registrar
111 Moatfield Drive
Toronto, ON M3B 3L6

Tel: 416-449-6898
Toll free: 1-800-565-2724 (Ontario only)
Fax: 416-449-5756
email: oaamail@oaa.on.ca
www.oaa.on.ca

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

This is the Council that administers the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The ARE is the only examination prepared by NCARB and is one of the examinations adopted by the Canadian provincial architectural associations for licensure.

For information on the Architect Registration Examination, contact:

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
1801 K Street NW, Suite 1100-K
Washington, DC
USA 20006

Tel: 202-783-6500
www.ncarb.org

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is a voluntary national association representing more than 4,000 architects. RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. It provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.

For application instructions about the RAIC Syllabus, click here [PDF, 60 KB] or email info@raic-syllabus.ca.

RAIC Syllabus National Office
Mercantile Building
318 Homer St., Suite 210
Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2

Tel: 604-669-9830
Fax: 604-669-5513
syllabus@intergate.bc.ca
http://www.raic-syllabus.ca