The Rigorous Testing Process to Become an Architect 

The Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®) assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE has been adopted for use by all U.S. Member Boards and the Canadian provincial and territorial architectural associations as a registration examination required for architectural registration.

The ARE® is a multi-division exam used to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. The current version of the exam, ARE 5.0, is developed by NCARB and features six divisions. Completing ARE 5.0 by passing all six divisions is required by all U.S. jurisdictions as a key step on the path to earning a license.

AIA St. Louis has study guides for ARE 5.0 to lend to members and member firms.

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