Fee Summary

Fee applicable to candidates taking assessments

• Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable
• IHRP reserve the rights to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such change of competency assessment dates initiated by IHRP will not be subjected to any re-scheduling fee.
• Upon notification of the application acceptance, candidate is allowed seven (7) calendar days to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. Rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter. (Please refer to Rescheduling Fee above)

*Refer to the list of courses that are exempted from Paper N

Fee Summary

Fee applicable to candidates taking assessments

• Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable
• IHRP reserve the rights to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such change of assessment dates initiated by IHRP will not be subjected to any re-scheduling fee.
• Upon notification of the application acceptance, candidate is allowed seven (7) calendar days to change assessment date without incurring a fee. Rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter. (Please refer to Rescheduling Fee above)

Fee Summary

Fee applicable to candidates taking assessments

• Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable
• IHRP reserve the rights to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such change of assessment dates initiated by IHRP will not be subjected to any re-scheduling fee.
• Upon notification of successful advancement to On-Site Assessment, candidate is allowed seven (7) calendar days to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. Rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter. (Please refer to Rescheduling Fee above)

• A re-assessment fee will be chargeable to candidates who wish to re-sit for a paper. There is no minimum re-assessment interval between the first assessment attempt and subsequent re-assessments. However, candidates will not be able to take the exam more than two (2) times in a consecutive 365-day period.
• Paper B, C and N have a validity period of 18 months. Paper A has a validity of 60 months.

* Re-assessment fees are used to defray administrative costs.

For rescheduling fees, please refer to specific certification categories above.

• Any rescheduling of Assessments must be made, and fees paid, no later than
  • Seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled competency assessment date for IHRP-CA and IHRP-CP
  • 14 calendar days before the scheduled competency assessment date for IHRP-SP failing which “no-show” policy applies (please refer to “No-Show” Policy below)

• Candidate who cancels no later than
  • Seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled assessment date for IHRP-CA and IHRP-CP
  • Fourteen (14) calendar days before the scheduled assessment date for IHRP-SP

will receive a full refund less $80 administrative fee. Any bank charges resulting from the refund will be borne by the candidate.

• A candidate who does not reschedule or cancel the scheduled assessment will be considered as “no show”. Refer to “No Show” Policy.

• Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable
• Certification is valid for three (3) years upon receiving the successful outcome of IHRP Assessment.
• Recertification fee is applicable once every three (3) years.
• A renewal of certificate is required to remain certified. A renewal fee for IHRP-CP and IHRP-SP will apply. For more information, please visit our recertification page. Kindly note, you must be currently an IHRP certified professional for the entire period of certification to be eligible for re-certification.

• A candidate whose IHRP Assessment date has been confirmed, but does not reschedule, cancel or attend the IHRP assessment will be considered a ‘no-show” and will forfeit all Assessment Fee.
• If the candidate requests to be rescheduled following a “no-show”, he or she will need to repay the full Assessment Fee before being rescheduled.

Fees are due according to published assessment calendar and/or in correspondence from IHRP. The fees stated in this policy are correct at the time of publication. IHRP reserves the right to alter fees without prior notice.

IHRP will need to be notified in writing for any exceptional circumstances no later than seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled Assessment date. Such requests should be communicated via hello@ihrp.sg, stating candidate name (as per application), date of assessment and reason(s) for the exceptions. IHRP may request for supporting documents which include:

• Hospitalisation or medical certificates issued by registered hospitals or clinics under the Law of the Republic of Singapore (candidate or immediate family members (spouse, child or parent))
• Death Certificate due to the death in the immediate family
• Police Reports for disabling accidents
• Courts appearance
• Unexpected National Service mobilisation
• Unexpected overseas business travel

IHRP may, at its discretion, approve a request to reschedule or cancel an Competency Assessment for a candidate on a case-by-case basis. Relevant rescheduling or cancellation fees may apply.

* A candidate’s inability to take the IHRP Assessment due to work commitments or insufficient or inappropriate preparation will not be considered under exceptions.