IAP Overview

The Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) is one of the paths to licensure as an architect in Canada.

The information that follows relates to becoming licensed in Ontario. If you want to be licensed in another jurisdiction, please contact the appropriate association or board.  

To become an Intern Architect, an individual must:

• have graduated with a professional degree in architecture or have successfully completed the RAIC Syllabus Program;
  
• have received academic certification from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).
  
• be a person of good character;
  
• submit a completed application; and
  
• pay the required fee. Fees can be found in Schedule “A” of the OAA By-laws.

As part of the program, Intern Architects can record and submit experience using the online Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB) tool, which can also be used by Supervising Architects and Mentors to review and certify digitally.

Please note that being an Intern Architect is a status with the OAA. Intern Architect status signifies that you are in the IAP and are working toward becoming an Architect in Ontario.

Academic Certification

Before enrolling in the IAP, you must have a professional degree in architecture. No matter where you went to school, your professional degree must be certified by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). In Canada, CACB is the institution responsible for assessing the educational qualifications of all architectural graduates. Academic certification from CACB is required to be eligible to apply to the IAP.

Applications for academic certification can be found on the CACB website. 

Questions regarding the assessment of your academic qualifications should be directed to CACB.