Exam Essential Dates
The exam is held on the last Monday of July every year. The next IBLCE exam will be held on Monday the 30th July 2012
Exam application deadlines are broken into two sections. The first deadline is the last day of February. The second deadline is the last day of April. Applications must be postmarked on or before the last day of these months.
The application fee is lowest for forms lodged by the first deadline at the end of February, higher if sent by the final deadline at the end of April. Exam fees also vary according to country of residence, taking into account central and local administrative costs. Applications are accepted between 1 January and 30 April
Application deadlines for initial exam candidates:
| Deadline Fee | Application deadline dates |
|---|---|
February Deadline Fee |
Postmarked on or before the last day of February |
April Deadline Fee |
Postmarked on or before the last day of April |
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