New Candidate Information:

New Candidate classes are no longer being offered in person.

Please go to www.iaabou.org to access information on the classes and to enroll.

You will find all information necessary to access the course and upon registration, you will receive by mail an IAABO handbook, which includes the NFHS rules book, case book, and IAABO official’s manual.

You will have 5 months to complete the course and successfully pass the 50 question IAABO candidate exam. A full, detailed description of the course, its structure, and test requirements is available on the first page of the IAABO University site you will access via the provided link.  Details on whom to contact if you have technical questions are also provided on that page.  If you have any questions about course content or rules, please contact Rich Antonelli, Interpreter, IAABO Board No. 27, Boston, Massachusetts @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

You can go through the material at your own pace when you have time.  You will be fully supported with a mentor that will answer questions you may have as you go through the course.

The course is comprised of 8 lessons and a student guide and the course is straightforward and easy to follow.  You review a lesson and take the quiz in the student guide after each lesson.  Once you are comfortable with that lesson you move on the next lesson until you complete the course.  

The course costs $50.  Once you have paid, you may access the course immediately with the Username and Password that you establish during registration.  Remember you will have unlimited support from your specified mentor throughout the course. 

In addition, there will be additional dues to be paid once you pass and are admitted to Board 27.

Passing the written certification exam is the first of two steps needed to become a registered member of IAABO, Inc.  Upon passing the written exam, you will be contacted to complete your training and prepare you for a floor examination.  Upon passing the floor exam, you will be granted membership into IAABO, Inc.  and Board 27.