What with the AREs and specific state tests, is US the hardest place to get licensed as an architect?
Chad Miller
Mar 27, 23 12:04 pm
Look at NCARB's website.
In the US all of the states use the same ARE.
I know Florida and California have one additional test to deal with earthquakes and hurricanes. I'm not sure if other states have an additional test because these environmental conditions.
G4tor
Mar 27, 23 1:23 pm
not the question unfortunately. I know all about the requirements of different states, i'm asking US licensure vs other countries, as is also evident in the title as well.
natematt
Mar 27, 23 2:49 pm
A take away would be that the US is not a monolith, nor are other countries.
Chad Miller
Mar 27, 23 2:54 pm
Still look at NCARB's website - they have links to various groups that oversee licensure of other countries. NCARB even has data on pass rates for various countries.
Richard Balkins
Mar 27, 23 4:50 pm
Most countries have their own licensure process. Many will consider U.S. licensure is equivalent or credited towards some of their own requirents. Numerous countries may still require you to take their own exams namely, their codes and regulations are significantly different than in the U.S.
Non Sequitur
Mar 27, 23 12:40 pm
I'd say, hardest place is Quebec because you have to jump through extra hoops to comply with their french first, french second, french third policy.
x-jla
Mar 27, 23 12:43 pm
I’m planning a trip to Quebec. I hear the food scene is awesome.
Non Sequitur
Mar 27, 23 12:49 pm
Happy to talk to you offline if you want X, but where you heading? Montreal or QC city? Food is great, sorta a Canadian version of traditional french & Belgian. Beer is good too.
natematt
Mar 27, 23 2:45 pm
Are these literal hoops? If what Media has told me of Quebec is true it would seem plausible.
x-jla
Mar 27, 23 4:31 pm
Appreciate it man. Quebec City.
Non Sequitur
Mar 27, 23 4:41 pm
No problem, I was there back in September. Hit me up when you're closer to you dates and/or planning and I'll give you some recommendations.
G4tor
Mar 27, 23 1:22 pm
I'd assume if you're perusing licensure in a specific country that you'd know their language already. Why would you even start if you can't even communicate with any potential client?
Non Sequitur
Mar 27, 23 1:27 pm
Quebec is not a country. It's a province with draconian french-only laws in a everyone is equally awesome country (Canada) with English & French as official languages hence why I list it as difficult. It's very hard to gain professional-level fluency in french and you need to even for reciprocity licenses.
Chad Miller
Mar 27, 23 3:34 pm
The irony of your statement G4tor is almost funny.
Almosthip
Mar 27, 23 4:16 pm
I hear the french can be easily bribed with cheese and maple syrup
x-jla
Mar 27, 23 4:31 pm
Appreciate it man. Quebec City.
x-jla
Mar 27, 23 4:32 pm
^Wrong spot….
natematt
Mar 27, 23 2:47 pm
Do you have a point to this line of questioning? The retorts to the responses you've gotten are perplexing. Relax friend.
Chad Miller
Mar 27, 23 2:56 pm
His / her assignment is due soon and hasn't bothered to do any research?
G4tor
Mar 27, 23 5:02 pm
nah, just seeing posts on architectural group websites with people from other countries calling themselves architects and then reflecting on my own journey towards licensure.
G4tor
Mar 27, 23 5:04 pm
i mean, if the retorts make other people sleep better at night, then go for it. I've nothing against people who wants an ego boost on the internet :)
Chad Miller
Mar 27, 23 5:11 pm
I sleep comfortably on my license, piles of money, and with all the architectural groupies. Wait, I may be thinking of an engineer . . .
JLC-1
Mar 27, 23 3:24 pm
some countries have different education curricula that are conducive to licensure upon graduation, usually a 5 year plus thesis program. including all the aspects that schools here choose not to teach, like construction, structures, materials science, management, and internships. is it easier? is it harder? it's all relative.
What with the AREs and specific state tests, is US the hardest place to get licensed as an architect?
Look at NCARB's website.
In the US all of the states use the same ARE.
I know Florida and California have one additional test to deal with earthquakes and hurricanes. I'm not sure if other states have an additional test because these environmental conditions.
not the question unfortunately. I know all about the requirements of different states, i'm asking US licensure vs other countries, as is also evident in the title as well.
A take away would be that the US is not a monolith, nor are other countries.
Still look at NCARB's website - they have links to various groups that oversee licensure of other countries. NCARB even has data on pass rates for various countries.
Most countries have their own licensure process. Many will consider U.S. licensure is equivalent or credited towards some of their own requirents. Numerous countries may still require you to take their own exams namely, their codes and regulations are significantly different than in the U.S.
I'd say, hardest place is Quebec because you have to jump through extra hoops to comply with their french first, french second, french third policy.
I’m planning a trip to Quebec. I hear the food scene is awesome.
Happy to talk to you offline if you want X, but where you heading? Montreal or QC city? Food is great, sorta a Canadian version of traditional french & Belgian. Beer is good too.
Are these literal hoops? If what Media has told me of Quebec is true it would seem plausible.
Appreciate it man. Quebec City.
No problem, I was there back in September. Hit me up when you're closer to you dates and/or planning and I'll give you some recommendations.
I'd assume if you're perusing licensure in a specific country that you'd know their language already. Why would you even start if you can't even communicate with any potential client?
Quebec is not a country. It's a province with draconian french-only laws in a everyone is equally awesome country (Canada) with English & French as official languages hence why I list it as difficult. It's very hard to gain professional-level fluency in french and you need to even for reciprocity licenses.
The irony of your statement G4tor is almost funny.
I hear the french can be easily bribed with cheese and maple syrup
Appreciate it man. Quebec City.
^Wrong spot….
Do you have a point to this line of questioning? The retorts to the responses you've gotten are perplexing. Relax friend.
His / her assignment is due soon and hasn't bothered to do any research?
nah, just seeing posts on architectural group websites with people from other countries calling themselves architects and then reflecting on my own journey towards licensure.
i mean, if the retorts make other people sleep better at night, then go for it. I've nothing against people who wants an ego boost on the internet :)
I sleep comfortably on my license, piles of money, and with all the architectural groupies. Wait, I may be thinking of an engineer . . .
some countries have different education curricula that are conducive to licensure upon graduation, usually a 5 year plus thesis program. including all the aspects that schools here choose not to teach, like construction, structures, materials science, management, and internships. is it easier? is it harder? it's all relative.