The next CTTIC certification examination in translation will be held February 23, 2013.

The national translation certification examination will consist of two texts: one compulsory general text and a choice between two specialized texts. All texts will be approximately 175-185 words in length.

Please note that the use of any type of electronic device during the examination is strictly prohibited. (Electronic devices include but are not limited to cell phones, pagers, Blackberries ®, iPods®, laptop computers and tablets).

Any such use will lead to the candidate's disqualification; the examination will not be marked and the fee will not be refunded.

The examination session will take place at the conference room of the Bedford TD Bank Branch, from 8:15 am to 12:15 pm on February 23, 2013.

The address is:

TD Canada Trust Bank

Hemlock Square

82 Peakview Way,

Bedford, NS B3M 0G1

Applications should be in by November 23, 2012. The fee is $220.00 (including HST) per candidate and per exam.

Anyone wanting to write the certification exam should read the information available on ATINS Website regarding criteria and requirements. For additional information, please write to certification@atins.org.