Common Questions

Please review the list of answers below for common questions:  

• What is the NPPE?  The NPPE is the National Professional Practice Exam.  It is a closed book exam of 100 multiple choice questions to be completed within 2 hours. British Columbia and Saskatchewan have added answer essay questions to the NPPE and granted an additional hour for a total of 3 hours.

• How do I apply to write the NPPE?  You simply apply to write the NPPE with your provinces provincial Association.  

• How will I find out if I passed the exam?  Unfortunately some Associations will not notify you if you have passed the examination and you will only be notified in 4-6 weeks if you have failed.  Other Associations will notify you by mail in 6 weeks.    

• What grade is required to pass the National Professional Practice Exam?  A grade of 65% is required.  

• What happens if I fail the NPPE?  If you fail then you can apply to write the NPPE again.  If you fail four times in a row (extremely rare!) you will not be able to write for a year.  You better be sure you are going to pass that fourth time if it comes to that.  Regardless, contact me and I will personally ensure you are armed with advice and the proper material.