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In order to become a member of ATIS, candidates must first pass a proficiency exam and an admission exam to assess their skill level.
Members in good standing of another provincial association may become members of ATIS without having to pass the proficiency and admission exams.


ATIS ADMISSION

Individuals wishing to join ATIS must first pass the ATIS admission exam. The ATIS admission exam leads to associate member status. It does not lead to CERTIFICATION.

Candidates who pass the Admission exam will have their names listed on our website.

In order to be admitted as associate members of ATIS, candidates will be required to pass two exams. The first is a proficiency exam; the second, a translation exam (the admission exam).

Candidates who pass the proficiency exam (pass mark: 70%) will be invited to write the admission examination (translation; pass mark: 70%).

THE ADMISSION PROCESS AT A GLANCE

1. Register before the deadline (see dates below) 

2. Take the proficiency exam (45 minutes) and attend an information session.

    1. For candidates wishing to translate from English into another language:
      You will read a text in English and answer reading comprehension questions (multiple choice).
    2. For candidates wishing to translate into English (from another language):
      You will identify and correct errors in an English text.
      No reference material will be allowed.

      3. Successful candidates send second part of fees ($75) before the date indicated below.

      4. Take the admission exam (translation, two hours).
      Candidates may use printed reference materials for the translation exam. Computers are not allowed.

      EXAM DATES

      Information session and proficiency exam: Saturday, February 11, 2012

      ATIS admission exam: Saturday, February 25, 2012

      Deadline for proficiency exam application and fee: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

      Exam locations: Saskatoon, Regina (Exact locations TBA)

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      FEE SCHEDULE

      Exam fees are as follows, and are payable in full at time of application:

      Proficiency exam and information session: $50
      Admission exam (for candidates who pass the proficiency exam): $75

      Canditates who passed the proficiency exam in the previous year do not need to repeat it. they should send their application for the admission exam, with the $75 fee, by the date indicated.

      Successful candidates will be required to fill out the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and pay the membership fee within a maximum length of time following the exam date.

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      CERTIFICATION

      Associate translators who pass the ATIS Entrance Examination have 5 years (possibility of two one-year extensions) from the date they become associate members to successfully go through the certification process either by writing the National Certification Exam or by the "On Dossier" process.

      Associate members who do not obtain certification within the prescribed period must rewrite and pass the ATIS Entrance Examination in order to remain eligible for membership.

       

      CONTACT PERSON

      Those wishing to obtain information regarding examinations should contact the Examination Coordinator:

      Nancy Senior
      E-mail: nancy.senior@usask.ca