Quick answer: The CPTE exam fee for 2026 is CA$2,500 for most candidates, or CA$1,800 if you passed the 2025 Written Component of the previous exam. All 2027 sittings are $2,500. Rescheduling costs $250 before the application deadline, $1,250 after the deadline (48+ hours before the exam), and the full $2,500 within 48 hours. Withdrawing before the deadline refunds 90% of what you paid. All figures are from CAPR's official Dates and Fees page.
Budgeting for Canadian licensure as an IEPT means more than the exam fee — but the exam is the single largest line item, and the rescheduling rules can add serious cost if you plan poorly. Here is the full picture.
The exam fee
| Candidate | 2026 fee |
|---|---|
| Passed the 2025 Written Component (transition candidates) | $1,800 |
| All other candidates | $2,500 |
| All 2027 sittings | $2,500 |
The reduced transition fee recognizes candidates who passed the old Written Component in 2025 before the exam changed format. If that's you, the discount applies to 2026 sittings only — waiting until 2027 costs the full $2,500.
Rescheduling and withdrawal: where candidates lose money
The fee schedule is designed around the application deadline, and the penalties escalate sharply:
Rescheduling to a different sitting:
| When you reschedule | Fee |
|---|---|
| Before the application deadline | $250 |
| After the deadline, 48+ hours before the exam | $1,250 (50% of the exam fee) |
| Less than 48 hours before the exam | $2,500 (100% of the exam fee) |
Withdrawing entirely:
| When you withdraw | Refund |
|---|---|
| Before the application deadline | 90% of the exam fee paid |
| After the deadline, 48+ hours before the exam | 50% of the exam fee paid |
| Less than 48 hours before the exam | No refund |
The practical rule: any change you make before the application deadline is cheap; any change after it is expensive. This is one more reason to choose your sitting date deliberately — booking the earliest possible date "to get it over with" and then rescheduling when prep runs behind costs $1,250.
Remaining 2026 sittings and their deadlines
As published by CAPR at the time of writing:
| Exam date | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 15 | May 6, 2026 (closed) |
| Saturday, August 29 | June 20, 2026 (closed) |
| Wednesday, September 23 | July 15, 2026 |
| Saturday, October 24 | August 15, 2026 |
| Wednesday, December 9 | September 30, 2026 |
Each sitting also has an overflow day (the day before) for capacity. Confirm current availability on CAPR's Dates and Fees page — sittings can fill before their deadline.
Post-exam service fees
If your result doesn't go your way, CAPR offers formal review services, each with its own fee:
- Re-scoring: $300
- Administrative reconsideration: $410
- Appeal: $410
These review process and administration — they are not a path to a different clinical judgment on your Oral performance. The far cheaper strategy is arriving prepared; see what actually predicts passing.
Costs this page does not cover
Two other cost categories exist in the IEPT journey, and neither has a single public price:
- Credentialling fees. CAPR lists credentialling fees inside its client portal and notes they are subject to change; payment is by credit card (online) or money order/cashier's cheque. Check the Fees & Payment page and portal for current amounts.
- Language testing. If you're not exempt, the test fee is set by the testing provider (CELPIP, IELTS, PTE, TEF/TCF). See the language requirement explained for who needs it and what scores you need.
Plan the money like you plan the prep
At $2,500 a sitting with a 50% penalty for late changes, the exam fee is a strong argument for the same discipline your prep needs: pick a sitting at the end of a realistic study window, book once, and show up ready. Start with our free CPTE practice questions to gauge where you stand, and use the 6-Month CPTE Study Plan to structure the run-up.
Sources
- CAPR — Dates and Fees (all exam, rescheduling, refund, and post-exam figures)
- CAPR — Credentialling Fees & Payment
Fees are set by CAPR and can change. Verify current amounts on CAPR's official pages before applying.