Frequently Asked Questions

A: One of the objectives of ATIS is to promote the training of qualified translators and interpreters. ATIS provides a half-day workshop at our spring AGM and fall meeting free of charge to our members. We try to find topics of interest to all language combinations. From time to time, we also offer discounted registration fees to courses given by other organizations, such as the Institut fran&cc...

A: Certification can be obtained in one of two ways. Once you have passed the entrance exam and become an associate member of ATIS, you can either apply for certification by writing the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) national certification exam, held in the winter, or by submitting a dossier for evaluation at any time.

To apply for certification, yo...

A: ATIS welcomes any language combination, as long as one of the languages is English or French. Please feel free to request more information on a specific language.

A: 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

Note: Candidates who passed the proficiency exam in the previous year do not need to repeat it.

A: Certification can be obtained in one of two ways. Once you have passed the entrance exam and become an associate member of ATIS, you can either apply for certification by writing the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) national certification exam, held in the winter, or by submitting a dossier for evaluation at any time.

To apply for certification, yo...

A: ATIS welcomes any language combination, as long as one of the languages is English or French. Please feel free to request more information on a specific language.

A: In order to become a member, candidates must pass the ATIS language proficiency and entrance exams, or have obtained certification through a national exam administered by CTTIC or through a rigorous on dossier process.

A: Certification can be obtained in one of two ways. Once you have passed the entrance exam and become an associate member of ATIS, you can either apply for certification by writing the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) national certification exam, held in the winter, or by submitting a dossier for evaluation at any time.

To apply for certification, yo...

A: All members of ATIS—both associate and certified—are listed in the directory on the ATIS Web site. It is an excellent way to promote yourself to prospective clients. ATIS members are also welcome to attend the annual general meeting in May and the fall meeting in November and the workshops during these meetings. Members can also take advantage of reduced rates for courses given by...

A: ATIS welcomes any language combination, as long as one of the languages is English or French. Please feel free to request more information on a specific language.

A: Fees for translation and interpretation are not set by ATIS, but negotiated between translator/interpreter and client.

A: 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

Note: Candidates who passed the proficiency exam in the previous year do not need to repeat it.

A: Certification can be obtained in one of two ways. Once you have passed the entrance exam and become an associate member of ATIS, you can either apply for certification by writing the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) national certification exam, held in the winter, or by submitting a dossier for evaluation at any time.

To apply for certification, yo...