ARE Update from NCARB: New International Test Centers

Dear Candidate,

As part of our ongoing efforts to expand access to the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) for candidates living and working around the globe, we’re excited to announce that NCARB is providing more international test centers where ARE 5.0 is available.

Candidates can now schedule ARE 5.0 exams at Prometric test centers in the following international locations:

  • Argentina: Buenos Aires

  • Australia: Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne

  • Bahrain: Manama 

  • Brazil: Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro  

  • Canada: Many centers throughout the country

  • China: Beijing, Jinan, Nanjing, and Shanghai

  • England: London 

  • Germany: Berlin and Frankfurt 

  • Greece: Athens 

  • Hong Kong: Kowloon

  • Italy: Rome

  • Kuwait: Kuwait City

  • New Zealand: Auckland 

  • Spain: Madrid

  • Qatar: Doha

  • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi and Dubai 

To test in an international test center, log in to your NCARB Record and follow these steps to schedule a division. As always, please reach out to NCARB’s Customer Relations team online or at 202-879-0520 with any questions.

NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
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