Exam Registration Dates & Fees

CAIA exams are administered twice a year at test centers around the world and as an online proctored exam where feasible.

The CAIA Curriculum, in digital format, is NOW INCLUDED at no additional charge with new exam registrations! Learn more about how you can access and navigate the curriculum that will be made available after you register for your exam. 

September 2023
Registration Open Early Registration Deadline Registration Close Level I Exam Window Level II Exam Window
Apr 10 2023 Jun 5 2023 Aug 14 2023 Sep 4 2023 - Sep 15 2023 Sep 18 2023 - Sep 29 2023
Online Proctoring Testing Dates Sep 4 - 10, 2023 Sep 18 - 24, 2023
March 2024
Registration Open Early Registration Deadline Registration Close Level I Exam Window Level II Exam Window
Oct 9 2023 Dec 4 2023 Feb 12 2024 Mar 4 2024 - Mar 15 2024 Mar 18 2024 - Mar 29 2024
Online Proctoring Testing Dates Mar 4 - 10, 2024 Mar 18 - 24, 2024

 

As a result of Quebec Bill 96, our testing partner Pearson Vue will not facilitate test center or online exams in Quebec, Canada. Please contact info@caia.org for questions. 

 

Exam Fees (US dollars)

  First-Time Level I First-Time Level II First-time LII CFA Stackers Retake
  Early Reg Standard Early Reg Standard Early Reg Standard -
Enrollment Fee 400 400 - - 400 400 -
Exam Registration (includes digital curriculum*) 995 1,395 995 1,395 995 1,395 795
TOTAL 1,395 1,795 995 1,395 1,395 1,795 795

 

Canadian taxes apply to all fees.

Effective October 1, 2023, Indian GST taxes apply to all fees. 

The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable and applies only to first-time Level I registrations and Level II registrations for Candidates participating in the Stackable Credential Program. 

Registration Policies

  • Exam registration is not open-ended. By registering for an exam, you are committing to a specific exam session, and you may not postpone from one testing period to another, i.e. you cannot change your March exam registration to September. If you are unable to sit for the exam for which you are registered, or if you do not pass, you automatically become eligible to retake the same level exam during any future exam session for a flat retake fee.

  • Exam registrations cannot be transferred to other individuals.

  • Deferments are not allowed and will not be granted to candidates who are unable to sit for the exam due to failure to schedule an appointment.

  • Refunds - The CAIA Association will grant refunds of exam registration fees only, net of any applicable fees if refunded via bank wire, if the individual cancels the registration within 14 days of the date of purchase. To cancel a registration and apply for a refund of the exam registration fee, the Individual must email CAIA at candidate@caia.org.