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.

New for 2023! 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. 

March 2023
Registration Open Early Registration Deadline Registration Close Level I Exam Window Level II Exam Window
Oct 3 2022 Nov 28 2022 Feb 6 2023 Mar 6 2023 - Mar 17 2023 Mar 20 2023 - Mar 31 2023
Online Proctoring Testing Dates Mar 6 - 12, 2023 Mar 20 - 26, 2023
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

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 1,395 450*
TOTAL 1,395 1,795 995 1,395 1,395 1,795 450*

 

*Retake fees will remain at $450 for the March 2023 exam session. Beginning with the September 2023 exam session, retake fees will increase to new fee structure of $795.

**Candidates who purchased curriculum prior to October 2021 and would like to register to retake the exam, please contact candidate@caia.org to learn how you can receive access to the digital curriculum.

Canadian 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.