Next FAA Exam
If you wish to sit the next FAA Exam please fill in the FAA Exam Application form (below the information about upcoming exams).
The exam fee is $245 and $165 concession (please provide a copy of your card).
2023 FAA Exam Timetable
2023 Interpretation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
3rd Feb 2023
EXAM DATES
10th Feb 2023 – 17th March 2023
2023 Relationships & Specialist Techniques
Held in 2024
2023 Calculation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
4th August 2023
EXAM DATES
13th August 2023 10am – 14th August 4pm
2023 Dynamic Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
5th Sep 2023
EXAM DATES
15th Sep 2023 – 20th Oct 2023
2024 FAA Exam Timetable
2024 Interpretation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
2nd February 2024
EXAM DATES
9th Feb – 15th March 2024
2024 Relationships & Specialist Techniques
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
12th April 2024
EXAM DATES
19th April – 24th May 2024
2024 Calculation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
2nd August 2024
EXAM DATES
10am on 11th August – 4pm on 12th August 2024
2024 Dynamic Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
6th September 2024
EXAM DATES
13th September – 20th October 2024
2025 FAA Exam Timetable
2025 Interpretation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
31st January 2025
EXAM DATES
7th Feb 2025 – 16th March 2025
2025 Relationships & Specialist Techniques
Held in 2026
2025 Calculation Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
1st August 2025
EXAM DATES
10am on 17th August – 4pm on 18th August 2025
2025 Dynamic Exam
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
5th September 2025
EXAM DATES
12th September – 29th October 2025
Recommendations to consider before you apply to sit an exam.
You have:
- studied for 3 – 4 years with an astrological teacher who is teaching the FAA syllabus
- completed at least 20 practice chart interpretations/consultations [preferably more]
- attendance at astrological seminars, conferences, and workshops, including local FAA meetings
- completed extensive reading in all areas of the relevant syllabus [refer to Resource Guide]
- practiced essay writing and complete at least one essay from a previous exam [available on the website] which is then marked by an Astrology Teacher of your choice who teaches the FAA syllabus
- practiced the ability to write an essay with a “counselling orientation” [defined below]
- have access to astrological software, preferably not from an online service. Charts must have clearly marked house cusps and signs with the degrees and minutes clearly legible
Click to read the Past FAA Exams
Click to watch the FAA Introduction to Essay Writing (YouTube)
APA Scholarships
The Association of Professional Astrologers Inc offers four scholarships per year to exam candidates who wish to continue working in any capacity as a professional astrologer after gaining their FAA Diploma of Astrology.
The scholarships are offered as:
- an incentive to continue studying to achieve the Diploma award
- a financial support to candidates who are unable to meet the exam fees
- an encouragement to gain APA recognition
Further details regarding the scholarships can be found on the APA website at http://www.apainc.org.au/scholarships/.
Page Updated: 22/01/2023