Who can apply for IFoA examination exemptions?

You can apply for IFoA exam exemptions if you are an IFoA student or Associate and have (one of the following):

• completed an IFoA accredited university course or module
• hold a recognised qualification with another professional body

You may also be eligible for IFoA examination exemptions if you have a maths-based qualification from a non-IFoA accredited university, MBA, or Master Level thesis. Details can be found on the web pages below.

The IFoA does not confirm eligibility of exemptions until an application is received. Once an application is reviewed, and eligibility is confirmed, you will be contacted for payment. If an application is unsuccessful, the IFoA will not charge for any rejected exemptions. There is no right to appeal for exemptions that the IFoA deem to be unsuccessful.

How do I apply for IFoA examination exemptions?

You can apply for IFoA examination exemptions through more than one of the routes listed below. If you are applying for IFoA examination exemptions through more than one route, you will need to complete a separate application for each route.

Select the relevant exemption route from the list below to find out how to apply for exemptions from IFoA examinations.

You will need to submit an IFoA examination exemption application for us to confirm whether you are eligible for IFoA examination exemptions.

• IFoA accredited university course or modules (Route A)
• Professional body qualification (Route C)
• Non-accredited university course or modules (Route D)
• SP0: An Alternative Specialist Principle option (Route E)