Associate Court Interpreter
Pass the Code of Ethics Examination.
Meet the hour requirements under one of the following options:
| Institution | Supporting document | Required hours in a legal setting (within the last 3 years) |
| Alberta Court Interpreters Course (ACIC) | ACIC certificate | None |
| Bow Valley College’s Court Interpreters Program (BVC) | BVC diploma | 20 |
| Immigration Refugee Board Exam (IRB) | IRB letter | 20 |
| No Credentials | N/A | 400-200 (see form) |
Other recognized bodies will be considered. (Consult with the administrative assistant)
Complete and submit this hour-log to admin@atia.ab.ca
Complete and submit this admissions form to admin@atia.ab.ca.
Certified Court Interpreter
There are two options for becoming a Certified Court Interpreter of ATIA, and each option has its own requirements:
Option 1: Certification Examination
Pre-requisite: Be an Associate Court Interpreter of ATIA in good standing.
Provide proof of hours (dependent on language) of interpreting in a legal setting
• Obtain a minimum passing grade of 70% in both parts of the court interpreting exam
• Sign ATIA's Code of Ethics Agreement and pay membership dues.
Option 2: Recognition
- Submit a letter of good standing as a Certified Court Interpreter from any other provincial association.
- Sign ATIA’s Code of Ethics Agreement and pay membership dues.