Please see the FPGEC Application Bulletin for complete information on the application process.

1. What examination is accepted for the English language proficiency component of FPGEC Certification?
Effective April 1, 2010, the TOEFL iBT is the sole English language proficiency examination accepted for new candidates seeking FPGEC Certification. Score reports from the paper-based TOEFL and TSE will not be accepted from new candidates beginning April 1.

2. What if I am a current FPGEC candidate and have already scheduled or plan to take the paper-based TOEFL and TSE?
To accommodate current candidates who were part of the FPGEC Certification Program prior to April 1, 2010, TOEFL and TSE scores reports will be accepted; however, candidates must pass these two examinations no later than June 30, 2010. If a candidate is unable to pass the TOEFL and TSE by June 30, 2010, he or she must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and schedule an appointment take the TOEFL iBT.

3. Where can I take the TOEFL iBT?
The FPGEC will only accept TOEFL iBT score reports from ETS test centers located in NABP member and associate member jurisdictions. This includes the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, nine Canadian provinces, two Australian states, and New Zealand. See the District Composition section of the NABP Web site for a full listing.
Please note: The FPGEC will not accept any score reports from the Los Angeles, CA, ETS test site located at 3540 Wilshire Boulevard.

4. What if I am a current FPGEC candidate and have already scheduled or plan to take the TOEFL iBT (or TOEFL and TSE) at an internationally located ETS test center?
To accommodate current candidates who were part of the FPGEC Certification Program prior to April 1, 2010, scores reports from international ETS test site locations will be accepted until June 30, 2010. If a candidate is unable to pass the TOEFL iBT (or the TOEFL and TSE) by June 30, 2010, he or she will need to contact ETS and schedule to take the TOEFL iBT at a test site located in one of the NABP member or associate member jurisdictions. In addition, the FPGEC will accept score reports from the Los Angeles, CA, ETS test site located at 3540 Wilshire Boulevard, from current candidates until June 30, 2010.

5. Where do I send my application?

1. New applicants who apply to the FPGEC Certification Program will send Application Form 100 and fees to the FPGEC and an ECE Application Form and fees to ECE.
2. An applicant whose program file has been closed will send a new Application Form 100 and fees to the FPGEC and an ECE Application Form and fees to ECE.

6. Where do I send my official documentation?
Official documentation includes the transcript, proof of the degree, and proof of the license and/or registration and must be submitted as follows:

1. New applicants who apply to the FPGEC Certification Program will send the transcript and proof of the degree to ECE accompanied by the ECE Application Form.
2. These applicants will send proof of the license and/or registration to the FPGEC.
3. Applicants whose program file has been closed will send the transcript and proof of the degree to ECE accompanied by the ECE Application Form. These applicants will send proof of the license and/or registration to the FPGEC.

Please Note:
The FPGEC has seen a rise in fraudulent documents. These fraudulent documents come from entities pretending to be official government offices with the right to approve documents. These entities say they can speed the authentication of educational and licensure and/or registration documents for use abroad. Applicants should tell friends and relatives gathering documents for them to make sure that documents are from the issuing bodies only. If the FPGEC receives fraudulent documents, the application will be delayed and your acceptance to the FPGEC Certification Program may be jeopardized.

7. Where do I send my additional supporting documentation?
Additional supporting documentation may include a marriage certificate, proof of name change, birth certificate, translations, or other documentation supporting the application. These documents must be submitted to the FPGEC. However, please note that ECE may, during the evaluation of the official education documentation, require that applicants send additional supporting documentation to them as well for review.

8. What is the fee schedule for submitting fees to NABP for FPGEC Certification?
Payments must be made to NABP in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order, payable in US funds through a US bank. The purchase date of the check or money order must appear on all forms of payment. Personal checks, bank drafts, and cash or other unapproved forms of payment will not be accepted. Your name, as it appears on the application form, should be shown on all payments.

For applications postmarked on or after January 15, 2009:

1. Applicants applying for the first time are required to submit a fee of $800 along with their FPGEC Application Form 100. This fee includes a $200 fee for the evaluation of all documentation and a $600 fee for the examination.
2. Applicants applying for re-examination after failure are required to submit a fee of $600.
3. Applicants applying for re-application after withdrawal or file closure are required to submit $800.

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