Welcome to the IFE examination page

The Institution's examinations are held once a year throughout the world and provide the opportunity for candidates to gain the academic qualifications required for membership at different grades. The examinations are recognised internationally as evidence of academic attainment in fire engineering.

2010 Examinations

IFE examinations have been accredited by Ofqual as nationally recognised qualifications. Examinations are being offered at four levels, please read about the different levels at http://www.ife.org.uk/exams/examnews/

Applications and exam fees from individual candidates should be received before October 31. The Institution cannot guarantee to process applications received after the deadline stated and so candidates are strongly advised to apply early.

Timetable

How do I apply to sit the examinations?

Although you no longer need to be a member of the Institution to apply to take IFE examinations, the benefits of membership are worthwhile and it is recommended.

Where Can I Sit Examinations?

Candidates applying to sit examinations are asked to state their preferred examination centre. IFE cannot guarantee that candidates will be able to sit the examination at their preferred centre however, we will do our best to respond to requests.
Each applicant will receive a written acknowledge of his/her application. By 31 December, a letter will be mailed to each applicant to confirm the exam centre and the examinations that they will be sitting.

How Much Does it Cost?

For 2010 the fees will remain the same as 2009 in response to the IFE Board's desire to support members during the economic downturn. From the review in 2009 the fees have been set according to the level of examination taken. The Institution is keen to reflect in its pricing the progressive nature of the Institution's examination structure and to encourage candidates to aspire to achieving a recognised qualification, by sitting the required papers at each level.
Following the restructuring of exam fees, for 2011 and beyond, it is anticipated that any annual increase will be very small and in keeping with the usual rate of inflation increase applied to all subscriptions.

IFE Level 2 Certificate (formerly the Preliminary):$60.00

IFE Level 3 Certificate (formerly the Intermediate): $80.00 per paper; $100.00 for both papers.

IFE Level 3 Diploma (formerly the Graduate): $100.00 per paper; $240.00 for candidates sitting 4 papers (mandatory plus 3 optional)

IFE Level 4 Certificate (formerly the Member): $120.00 per paper; $280.00 for candidates sitting 4 papers (2 mandatory plus 2 optional)

Examination fees are non refundable and application forms received without payment will not be processed. Information on how examinations may be deferred to up to one year may be found on the FAQ page on the UK site.

IFE Level 3 Certificate (former Intermediate) Examination: Important Notice for Candidates Click here

IFE Examinations Syllabus, Reading List and Study Guidance List

Please go to the UK website for Syllabus and Reading Lists Click here

Can I apply to sit any of the examinations or do I have to start with the Level 2 Certificate? Click here for answer

What happens after I have applied to sit an examination? Click here for answer

When will I receive confirmation of the examination(s) I am taking and the examination centre itself? Click here for answer