Your Path to Becoming an Architect in Ontario
This section takes you step by step through the application process, or path, for certification by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) and licensing by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
If you meet the following three criteria, you can begin the six-step process toward the certification and licensing you need to practice architecture in Ontario.
1) You have a professional degree or diploma in architecture from a post-secondary institution, and
2) You are at least 18 years of age, of good character, and
3) You are either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or a member of an organization of architects that is recognized by the Ontario Association of Architects and that has objects, standards of practice, and requirements for membership similar to those of the OAA.
This section details the requirements for licensure including educational requirements, work experience requirements, and examination requirements.
For more information and helpful resources, visit the OAA Information page for internationally educated professionals.
Start the Path |
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Step 1: Education Requirements |
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Step 2: Experience Requirements |
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Step 3: Examination |
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Step 4: OAA Admission Course |
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Step 5: Membership in the Ontario Association of Architects (Licensing) |
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Step 6: Certificate of Practice (Right to Practice) |
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