IBLCE in Asia Pacific and Africa

An important message for all 2013 exam candidates...

If you are a Computer Based Test (CBT) exam candidate, by now you may have received an email from the IBLCE International Office with details on how to book your exam seat. If you are yet to receive this email, we thank you for your patience. With several thousand candidates, the process does take some time. You will receive your email shortly.

Paper and pencil exam candidates who have not yet received your letter in the mail, we thank you for your patience also. Once again, with such a large number of candidates to process, it takes some time. Your letters will be posted in a week or so.

For more information on exam sites, please see our Exam Site Information page.
If you have any questions please direct all enquiries to your Regional Office

...and for the CBT exam candidates

Don't forget that you MUST book your exam seat BEFORE the 31st of May 2013!

Once you have received your email from the IBLCE International Office, please follow the instructions on how to book your seat. For more information on the CBT process, see the information below.

Frequently asked questions about CBT

Computer Based Testing (CBT) is a relatively new way of taking the IBLCE exam in the Asia Pacific and Africa region. As more of these exam sites become available in 2013 it is important to learn more about the process. Please click on the icon to the left to read the FAQ's.

For more information, please see our Exam Site Information page

Changes to essential dates!

Please note that there have been some changes made to exam and recertification essential dates for 2013.

For recertification essential dates, click here
For exam essential dates, click here

For IBCLC's recertifying by CERPs in 2013

If you are due to recertify by CERPs this year, dont forget that the final deadline to submit your application is the 31st of August. Applications must be postmarked on or before this date!

Download a Recertification Application Form

Download a Recertification Guide

For any more information, please contact the IBLCE Office

Have your contact details changed?

It is important that we are able to stay in touch to give you the latest news and important notices or to simply offer assistance and information for anything you may need. We cannot do this is if you have changed your postal address, email address or phone numbers and forgotten to notify us. Please click the icon to the left to update.

"We can't stay in touch with you, unless you stay in touch with us"

Help exam candidates and IBCLC's in other countries

MILCC (Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultants Certification) is an international organisation that provides financial assistance to exam candidates and IBCLCs seeking certification or recertification. The number of applicants far outweighs the money MILCC can raise. If you would like to support MILCC with a donation, please click the icon to the left to find out how. MILCC welcomes all donations, even a few dollars!

Support MILCC by purchasing an IBCLC badge

Another way to raise money for MILCC is by purchasing an IBCLC badge. All proceeds go towards MILCC scholarships. The Circular Logo Badges are now available in Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese (see below). For more information and to download an order form, click on the icon to the left.

IBLCE Vision
IBLCE will advance the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide by improving the quality and increasing the number of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.

IBLCE Mission
IBLCE is the global authority that determines the competence of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.