Eligible candidates can now apply for the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination.
There is important information you must know before applying for the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination.
Who is eligible to take the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination?
Review our exam eligibility policy.
What is the fee for the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination?
The fee for the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination is $2500.
NOTE: CAPR recognizes that 2026 is a transitional year. For that reason, CAPR is offering a discounted fee to candidates who passed the current Physiotherapy Competency Examination – Written Component in 2025 and now need to take the new exam. From February through December 2026, the discounted fee for these candidates is $1800.
Review the fee page for full details.
When is the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination being offered?
The new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination will be offered throughout 2026.
Review the dates page for full details.
NOTE: The January 2026 exam has a maximum capacity of 120 candidates.
Of these candidates, 100 must be Canadian-educated physiotherapy graduates who
- are taking the exam for the first time, or
- have passed the PCE Written Component but have not yet taken any other exam process approved by a Canadian provincial physiotherapy regulator.
This allows CAPR to ensure fairness and accuracy in determining the pass/fail standard for the new Canadian Physiotherapy Examination.
The fee for this exam is specially discounted to $1500. If you are interested, please let us know through this survey, not through the Client Portal.
For individuals who have previously taken at least one licensure exam, please review this infographic to confirm attempts remaining at the new exam.
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