AIA’s qualification pathway is designed to support steady progress from registration through to full professional status. Students must complete all exam papers within a 10-year period from the date of registration.
Students are expected to sit exams at consecutive online sessions until all papers are passed.
Contact AIA Exams Team to Defer an Exam.All examination entries must be made via the website.
The exam entry deadline dates are 1 April for the May exam session and 1 October for the November exam session. Failure you meet this entry deadlines may mean you will incur a Late Entry Payment.
Examination fees for the Foundation Level, Professional 1 and 2 levels are published on AIA’s website.
Students who apply to sit an exam after the entry deadline may incur a late entry fee which will be determined upon the date the entry is received. This fee is payable in addition to the exam fees. Please contact AIA for advice.
| Qualification Level | Pass Mark |
| Foundation | 60% (candidates need at least 50% in each component) |
| Professional 1 | 50% in each paper |
| Professional 2 | 50% in each paper |
All AIA exams are delivered through a secure online assessment platform and are invigilated to ensure integrity and fairness.
Before the Exam
Exam Duration
Each exam lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Refer to Online Exams Advice for Further Information.All AIA exams are invigilated and recorded via the secure online assessment platform. By entering the exam, you confirm your consent to both invigilation and recording. If you do not consent, your exam will be postponed and rescheduled for a future session, with an additional exam fee.
The Invigilators may need to warn you if you are suspected of infringing the exam regulations.
You may not leave the exam once it starts, except in an emergency and with Invigilator approval. Leaving without permission means you cannot continue the exam.
You are not allowed to possess or use/attempt to use any unauthorised materials (including any books or pre-test notes) while the exam is in progress except if approved by AIA.
Using electronic devices during the exam is not allowed, including mobile phones (except for approved setup use), smart technology, or anything that can capture images or audio. You must not take screenshots, record questions, or use your phone during the test. Dictionaries, electronic translators, and calculators that store or display text are also prohibited.
Candidates must not communicate with others, seek help, or copy during the exam—including viewing another candidate’s screen. Breaking this rule may result in disqualification. If you need technical support, use the Chat Box to contact the Invigilator.
You may use your own desktop or laptop to sit the exam, but it must meet AIA’s system requirements. A link to access the exam will be emailed to you before the test—please ensure your contact details are up to date so you receive the instructions.
You must not write any form of obscenity in the computer screens provided for your responses.
You must comply with any instructions which may appear at the top (or in other parts) of the computer screen for each question.
You must stop typing answers at the end of the time allowed for the exam, and the exam session will end automatically after your allotted time.
Set Up Rules
Not Permitted
Set Up Rules
Not Permitted
We understand that some candidates may have temporary or permanent disabilities, or recognised learning needs, that make the standard exam format unsuitable. AIA is committed to supporting you by making reasonable adjustments that reflect your individual requirements and help you perform at your best.
Adjustments are designed to accommodate your usual way of working wherever possible.
If you become unwell or are disturbed during the exam, inform the Invigilator immediately. They will complete a Special Consideration Form, which you must sign and confirm whether you wish to apply. You may continue, pause, or withdraw from the exam depending on your situation.
After the exam, contact the Exams Team within 48 hours to explain your decision. If you withdraw due to illness, you must submit a doctor’s certificate (translated into English) within seven days of the exam date.
