ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

IN-PERSON EXAMS

Taking your exam in a test centre? Here’s everything you need to know about our in-person exams.

VISTITING A TEST CENTRE

While CFA UK exams are available virtually, you can still choose to take your test in-person. Book a place at one of our Test Centres to sit your exam in a controlled, calm environment. Not sure if you want take your exam in a test centre?  Visit our remote examination page for further information on OnVUE remote exam testing. 

If you’re looking to take your exam at a test centre, find out what will happen on the day: 

BEFORE YOUR EXAM

Arrive at the test centre at least 15 minutes before your test is scheduled to start.  If you arrive after this time, you will not be admitted. Instead, you’ll have to re-register and pay the full exam fee again before you can schedule another exam sitting.

TEST CENTRE RECEPTION

When you enter the test centre, proceed to the reception desk and present your ID.  The test centre staff will let you know whether to wait in the seating area or head straight to one of the numbered computer terminals in the testing room.

TEST CENTRE LOCKER

Leave any personal items in the lockers beside the seating area. You are not permitted to take anything into the testing room. This means no watches, wallets, bags, pens, papers, books, stationery, food, water, mobile phones and other electrical devices such as tablets and calculators.

TESTING ROOM

When you enter the testing room, you will have a numbered desk with a computer terminal. Pearson VUE provide examinations for many awarding bodies, so candidates may be sitting alternative exams in the testing room with you.

INVIGILATION DESK

There is an invigilation desk in the testing room, from which the invigilator has a clear line of sight to every desk and computer. Your computer will only display the exam for which you are registered.

AFTER YOUR EXAM

Once you’ve completed your exam, follow the instructions on screen and leave the testing room. Go to the reception desk where the Test Centre Administrator will hand you a print out of your provisional examination results.

SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM

To schedule your exam, register for the exam you’d like to take. Once registered, you’ll need to wait two working days to view your exam availability. Once you register for your exam, you can take it anytime within the next 12 months – if you do not take the exam within 12 months, you’ll forfeit your registration fee. To book, search for your nearest test centre and select the best time for you. 

Remember, if you require a reasonable adjustment this should be arranged with CFA UK in advance of scheduling your exam.  Please see our Reasonable Adjustments Policy for further information. 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

CAN I RESCHEDULE MY EXAM?

If you want to reschedule or cancel your exam, you need to do so more than 72 hours ahead of your chosen exam date. You can log in to the Pearson VUE online portal or contact Pearson VUE by phone on 0370 609 5777 to reschedule your exam. 

WILL I NEED ID?

You will need to present ID on the day of your exam. Please refer to our FAQs for further information on ID requirements.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL MY EXAM?

If you fail or miss your exam, then you’ll need to re-register and pay the full exam fee before you can schedule another exam sitting.

CAN I TAKE THE CERTIFICATE IN CLIMATE AND INVESTING EXAM AT A TEST CENTRE?

You can take the Certificate in Climate and Investing at a test centre only in the United Kingdom. If you live outside of the UK, you can take the exams remotely via OnVUE online proctoring. If you live in mainland China, you are unable to take the Certificate in Climate & Investing – however, remote examinations are available in Hong Kong.

EXAMINATION POLICY

For any further information about in-person exams, visit our examination policies page

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