2024 Timetable and fees for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE)
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Fees | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 Application Dates |
Open 15 January 2024 Close 5pm, 29 January 2024 |
Open 24 June 2024 Close 5pm, 8 July 2024 |
$660 |
| APE Part 2 only* National Examination Paper |
9 April 2024 | 17 September 2024 | $245* |
| APE Part 3 Application Dates |
Open 7 May 2024 Close 5pm, 20 May 2024 |
Open 15 October 2024 Close 5pm, 28 October 2024 |
$470 |
| APE Part 3 Examination by Interview |
June 2024 | November 2024 |
| Session 1 | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 15 January 2024 Close 5pm, 29 January 2024 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 only* | |
| National Examination Paper |
9 April 2024 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 7 May 2024 Close 5pm, 20 May 2024 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | June 2024 |
| Session 2 | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 24 June 2024 Close 5pm, 8 July 2024 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 only* | |
| National Examination Paper |
17 September 2024 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 15 October 2024 Close 5pm, 28 October 2024 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | November 2024 |
* 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 Associate Professor Melonie Bayl-Smith:
For candidates planning to apply in Session 1, 2024:
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Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
For candidates planning to apply in Session 2, 2024:
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2024 APE Part 3 Candidate Briefing Thursday 26 September 2024, 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
Register |
