Fees
The costs associated with certification and licensing are listed below. Not included are other costs that you may incur, including translation of documents, travel to interviews (if they are required), or accommodation while taking the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) or the Architects Registration Examination (ARE), or the OAA admission course. If you require English-language courses, this could be an additional cost.
The fees below are for 2010. Before you submit payment, contact the OAA for up-to-date fees.
Where indicated, fees are subject to a 13% tax (Harmonized Sales Tax).
Canadian Architectural Certification Board Fees
| CACB Application | $1,500 + tax |
| The CACB Assessment Committee will review your academic credentials and determine whether your education is equivalent to the Canadian education standard for architects. |
OAA Intern Architect Program
Intern Architect annual fee (year 1 to year 4) Intern Architect annual fee (year 5+) |
$154.00 + tax $808.00 + tax |
| Canadian Handbook of Practice (CHOP) | $314 + tax |
Examination Fees
Candidates for licensure must take either the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) or the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)
Note: No tax is applicable to the fees for the ExAC in most jurisdictions in Canada. Verify with your local jurisdiciton.
| Section 1 | CAN $ 183.75 |
| Section 2 | CAN $ 183.75 |
| Section 3 | CAN $ 183.75 |
| Section 4 | CAN $ 183.75 |
Architect Registration Examination
| Program Planning & Practice | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Structural Systems | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Schematic Design | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Construction Documents & Services | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Site Planning & Design | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Building Design & Construction Systems | US$ 210.00 + tax |
| Building Systems | US$ 210.00 + tax |
OAA Admission Course Fees
| Admission Course and Materials | $309.00 + tax |
OAA Licensing Fees
Application Fee for Licence |
$275.00 + tax |
Annual Licence Fee |
$808.00 + tax |
OAA Certificate of Practice Fees
Application for Certificate of Practice For each additional Architect or Licensed Technologist OAA, add $300 + tax |
$250.00 + tax |