The International Hearing Society (IHS) administers the International Licensing Examination for Hearing Healthcare Professionals (ILE). The ILE is a written examination, and one of the two examinations required for licensure as a HIP with CHCPBC.

Eligibility

Once granted Provisional HIP licensure, you will be eligible to take the ILE. Completion of the 660 hours of supervised practical training is not required before taking the exam. If you have already passed the ILE, please advise the College at the time of applying. (You will need to have IHS provide proof of your exam completion directly to CHCPBC.)

Booking the ILE

CHCPBC will confirm your eligibility to take the ILE directly with IHS. IHS will then contact you with instructions for booking and paying for the examination. Once you receive these instructions, you should register for the next available ILE session.

Exam results

ILE results are sent directly to the College after at least 10 business days, and CHCPBC will provide you with notice of your results shortly thereafter. For more information about the ILE Written Exam, visit the IHS website.

Testing candidates can request “domain-level performance results” from a previous exam attempt. This includes the percentage score the test-taker achieved in each of the five examination domains (topic areas). The information can assist unsuccessful testing candidates in preparing for another exam attempt. Candidates may request this information directly from IHS by filling out an online request form.