Please be aware that candidates applying for APE Parts 1, 2, and 3 must ensure that the documents submitted with their application follow the format and order specified in this document. |
2025 Timetable and Fees for Architectural Practice Examination
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Fees | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 Application Dates |
Open 14 January 2025 Close 5pm, 28 January 2025 |
Open 23 June 2025 Close 5pm, 7 July 2025 |
$660 |
| APE Part 2 National Examination Paper |
8 April 2025 | 16 September 2025 | $245* |
| APE Part 3 Application Dates |
Open 8 May 2025 Close 5pm, 22 May 2025 |
Open 15 October 2025 Close 5pm, 29 October 2025 |
$470 |
| APE Part 3 Examination by Interview |
June 2025 | November 2025 |
| Session 1 | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 14 January 2025 Close 5pm, 28 January 2025 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 | |
| National Examination Paper |
8 April 2025 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 8 May 2025 Close 5pm, 22 May 2025 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | June 2025 |
| Session 2 | |
| APE Part 1 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 23 June 2025 Close 5pm, 7 July 2025 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 | |
| National Examination Paper |
16 September 2025 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 15 October 2025 Close 5pm, 29 October 2025 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | November 2025 |
* only applicable if you are re-applying within 12 months of initial application.
APE Part 3 – Examination by interview
Candidates who have passed the APE Part 2 National Examination Paper are eligible to be admitted to the APE Part 3 examination by interview.
The examination by interview assesses a candidate’s range of work and their capacity to demonstrate and communicate adequate practical application and experience of the 2021 NSCA.
Interviews run for 45 to 60 minutes and are conducted in person by two experienced NSW registered architects at the NSW Architects Registration Board’s premises in Sydney.
Candidates who pass the examination by interview may apply for registration as an architect in NSW.
When preparing for the examination by interview, you should refer to the key documents on the AACA website.
AACA documents
- 2024 Architectural Practice Examination Handbook
- 2024 APE Information Sheet for Candidates
- 2024 APE Support Material
- 2024 APE Checklist
- 2024 APE Performance Criteria Report (APE Part 1 NSCA Project Matrix)
- 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA)
- 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) Explanatory Notes
- 2021 NSCA Mapping to 2015 NSCA
- NEP Remote Proctoring FAQs
Other documents
Attend the free briefing webinars
Before you apply for the APE Part 3 you are encouraged to attend a free webinar delivered by the NSW ARB Registrar, Dr Kirsten Orr and NSW APE Convenor Ms Jenna Rowe:
For candidates planning to apply in Session 1, 2025:
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2025 APE Part 3 Candidate Briefing Tuesday 15 April 2025, 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
Register |
For candidates planning to apply in Session 2, 2025:
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2025 APE Part 3 Candidate Briefing Tuesday 30 September 2025, 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
Register |
