Apply
Applications for the September 2026 IBCLC examination are open from early May through June 8, 2026. Apply in the online credential management system.
Check Your Status
It can take 1-2 months after the application deadline to review and approve all applications. You can check your online account to learn the status of your application.
Receive Examination Authorisation Email
We will start sending Examination Authorisation Emails for the September 2026 IBCLC examination in July 2026 and will continue until all approved candidates have received them.
Schedule Your Examination Appointment
After receiving your authorisation email, you can schedule your examination appointment. See Key Dates below for important deadlines.
Test
The September 2026 IBCLC examination will take place from September 1 – 10, 2026.
Examination Scoring & Analysis
Post-administration analysis and scoring takes place.
Receive Results
You will receive your results for the September 2026 IBCLC examination in your online account approximately 3 months after the examination.
Key Dates for September 2026 IBCLC Examination Candidates
| Early May – June 8, 2026 | Apply for the September 2026 IBCLC Examination. |
| August 2, 2026 | Request a partial refund. Learn more about your refund and deferral options here. |
| August 20, 2026 | Submit any necessary name changes to your regional location. |
| September 1 – 10, 2026 | The September 2026 IBCLC examination is held worldwide in the ten IBCLC examination languages. |
| October 10, 2026 | Request a deferral to a future examination administration. Learn more about your refund and deferral options here. |
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