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California Bilingual Interpreting Examination (BIE)

California Bilingual Interpreting Examination BIE
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2025 Spring Spanish & Farsi Language Limited Bilingual Interpreting Examination (BIE) – Registration Closed!

Looking Ahead:

Candidates seeking to test in all available languages will have an opportunity when exam registration resumes later this year. Interested candidates are encouraged to frequently visit this page for the latest interpreter exam updates.

Test DatesRegistrationExamination Scores
March 12 to April 3, 2025Closed!*Examination scores will be sent within 30 to 45 days of the candidate’s test date

*All candidates must pass the Written Examination and possess valid scores before registering for the BIE. Written Examination scores are valid for six (6) years or four (4) BIE attempts, whichever comes first. Candidates with valid scores can register for the BIE in their target language when available. Those who fail the BIE a total of four (4) times must retake the Written Examination.

*If candidates do not receive their examination scores within 30 to 45 days, they should contact Prometric Candidate Care for updates.

Exam Administration Details:

The administration of the BIE will take place from March 12, 2025, to April 3, 2025.

For any inquiries regarding existing exam appointments, please contact Prometric candidate care at (866) 241-3118, selecting option 2. They are available Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PST).

PROMETRIC EXAM ADMINISTRATION LOCATIONS:


Northern California

San Francisco
100 California St., Suite 105
San Francisco, California 94111

San Jose
2665 North First Street, Suite 207
San Jose, California 95134

 

Southern California

Camarillo
400 West Ventura Boulevard, Suite 130
Camarillo, California 93010

Culver City
5601 West Slauson Ave., Suite 110
Culver City, California 90230

San Diego
Shoreham Place, Suite 180
San Diego, California 92122