IBCLC Commission News
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Notice Regarding Current Global Circumstances and the April 2026 Examination
IBLCE and the IBCLC Commission are monitoring the very difficult circumstances currently being faced by many people around the world during this time. IBLCE holds in its thoughts those affected, and we recognise that times such as these can have both profound personal and professional impacts. As the April 2026 IBCLC examination approaches, candidates may…
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New IBCLC Examination Language To Be Added
Pursuant to the Translation of the IBCLC Examination into a Language Policy, IBLCE® and the IBCLC® Commission plan to introduce the IBCLC examination in the Arabic language, with the goal of advancing the professional practice in lactation consultation among Arabic-speaking professionals. Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people worldwide and is one of the…
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Scaled Scoring: Candidate Information
IBCLC Examination Transition to Scaled Scoring Highlights Transition to Scaled Scoring Beginning with the April 2026 examination administration, the IBCLC Commission will transition from reporting raw scores to reporting scaled scores for the IBCLC examination. This change strengthens our commitment to clarity in the interpretation of results across all examination administrations. Historically, IBCLC examinations have…