While these FAQs provide a lot of great information, we strongly recommend reading the entire RECO Learner Exam Handbook as it contains all pertinent information regarding your upcoming exam.
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When you have completed the required coursework for your RECO exam, your institution will request the coinciding exam on your behalf with Meazure Learning. You will receive an email confirming your eligibility to take the exam. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you are free to schedule your exam.
To schedule, you will navigate to your RECO exam through your institution's LMS. From there, you'll be able to log into the Meazure Exam Platform via single sign on (SSO). Once logged in, you will complete the scheduling process and pay for your exam by clicking "Book an Exam" and following the prompts on the screen.
You will be prompted to select your testing location. You may choose to take the exam remotely via remote proctoring or at an in-person testing centre. Once you have confirmed your appointment time, review the following information and RECO Learner Exam Handbook to ensure you are prepared for exam day.
You will receive a detailed Booking Confirmation email after you have scheduled and paid for your exam. Additionally, you may log into your Meazure Exam Platform account and access the "Booking Details" page to review your upcoming appointment details at any time.
Each exam, regardless of testing modality (in-person or remotely proctored), costs $120 CAD plus applicable taxes.
If you meet all the prerequisite requirements, please reach out to your institution to ensure you have been granted access to take the exam. If access has been given but you are still experiencing issues, reach out to Meazure Learning's Support team for assistance with scheduling.
You may cancel your exam by visiting the "Take an Exam" page in this Exam Platform and clicking “Cancel” on the scheduled exam. You must do so at least 24 hours before remotely proctored exam appointments and at least 72 hours before in-person exam appointments. You may incur a fee if you cancel within those windows.
To change your exam date or time, visit the "Take an Exam page" in this Exam Platform and click “Reschedule” under the upcoming exam. You must do so at least 24 hours before remotely proctored exam appointments and at least 72 hours before in-person exam appointments. You may incur a fee if you reschedule within those windows.
You must present a form of original, valid identification to take your exam. Photocopies or expired versions will not be accepted. Your ID must be government-issued and display your first and last name, photo, and signature. The first and last name that you used to schedule your exam must exactly match the first and last name that you present at the time of your appointment.
Learners will not be permitted to test without proper ID. Acceptable forms of ID include:
For full details about ID requirements, refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the sections labeled “Exam Policies and Procedures” that correspond to your chosen modality (in person or virtually proctored).
Please reach out to your institution to request a name change at least one (1) week prior to your testing appointment. Meazure Learning will not be able to process this request for you—and you will not be permitted to attempt an exam with Meazure Learning if your profile name does not match your ID.
No breaks will be permitted without an accommodation.
If you require an accommodation for breaks, please refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Accommodations Process and Policies” and follow the process outlined.
Yes. You have access to a Meazure Exam Platform tutorial. We highly recommend that you access the platform tutorial before the exam so you can become familiar with the exam interface.
You can access this tutorial at any time within this Exam Platform. You can also take it as many times as you wish. The results of this platform tutorial will not impact the score on your exam.
For learners who choose to take their exam remotely, we also offer the option to take a practice exam prior to your appointment. While this is optional, Meazure Learning highly recommends this to ensure success on exam day. The practice exam will include an end-to-end remote testing experience where you will connect with a live proctor and have full access to the exam platform and familiarise yourself with the proctoring process.
These policies lay out expected learner behavior and the potential impact of violations to learners. Both these policies may be found in the RECO Learner Exam Handbook. All learners are required to review the RECO Learner Exam Handbook prior to their exam. Please be advised that the RECO Learner Code of Conduct for Exams and Exam Misconduct Policy apply before, during, and after the exam.
Please reference the RECO Learner Exam Handbook for questions on exam content.
Please reference the RECO Learner Exam Handbook for additional information on exam policies.
Your exam results will be available in the Meazure Exam Platform and emailed to you after 48 hours of exam completion.
Please note: In rare cases, results may be withheld if further review is required by the programme. In such cases, you will be notified of the changed status of your results.
For full exam admission requirements, refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Exam Policies and Procedures: In-Person Exam.”
There are two things you must bring with you on exam day:
The only items you are permitted to bring to your workspace in the exam room are:
The testing location will provide you with the hardware and station requirements as needed.
An online calculator will be available within the exam interface. Learners are not permitted to bring their own calculators.
An online notepad will be available within the exam interface. Learners are not permitted to use scratch paper.
If you require an accommodation for specified materials, please refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Accommodations Process and Policies” and follow the process outlined.
Yes, there will be storage areas designated for learners at test centres. We suggest limiting the items you arrive with. The only items permitted in the testing room are clearly outlined in the corresponding FAQ. More details can be found in your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Exam Policies and Procedures: In-Person Exam.”
If you are experiencing issues with your computer or the exam software, raise your hand to notify the proctor.
Proctors cannot advise on how to answer an exam question, scoring, or exam results.
The best way to understand what to expect on exam day is to watch the following two experience videos:
This video walks you through every step between registering for your exam and beginning your exam.
TIP: If you want to skip ahead to the Exam Launch portion, use the chapter feature or skip ahead to 00:01:29 in the video.
This video provides an overview of how to set up your mobile device as a second camera on exam day.
TIP: We recommend you take steps to set up your second camera before beginning your exam to avoid delays in the exam launch process.
For a full written list of what to expect on exam day, please refer to the section titled “Exam Day Preparation Instructions – Virtually Proctored Exam” in your RECO Learner Exam Handbook
To ensure a successful and positive remote testing experience, please review all suggestions and steps outlined in the section titled “Exam Day Preparation Instructions – Virtually Proctored Exam” in your RECO Learner Exam Handbook.
Review these steps and follow the instructions provided well before exam day. If you come across any issues or questions while preparing your computer or workspace for remote proctoring, reach out to Meazure Learning support by calling 1-855-772-8678, initiating a live chat (be sure to specify RECO as your institution when prompted), or submitting a ticket.
For full exam admission requirements, refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Exam Policies and Procedures: Virtually Proctored Exam.”
Make sure you have the following ready before starting your exam:
Find a quiet, well-lit space where you can be the only person in the room. For examples of locations that are not appropriate, review the segment titled “Unpermitted Testing Locations” within the “Exam Policies and Procedures: Virtually Proctored Exam” of your RECO Learner Exam Handbook.
Things to prepare for:
Note that Meazure Learning’s proctors reserve the right to ask you to change locations or prohibit access to the exam if your environment does not meet requirements.
The only items you are permitted at your workspace are:
No other items will be permitted.
Additionally,
An online calculator will be available within the exam interface. You are not permitted to bring your own calculators.
An online notepad will be available within the exam interface. You are not permitted to use scratch paper.
If you require an accommodation for specified materials, please refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Accommodations Process and Policies” and follow the process outlined.
Please ensure your device meets our minimum technical requirements by using our Test It Out tool. You can access this tool by navigating to the "Take an Exam" page in your Exam Platform. For an overview of the minimum technical requirements, reference this article.
You must have admin rights on the computer you use for your remote exam. Additionally, some work devices have security features that prevent our third-party proctor chat applet we use from working. To avoid issues, we strongly recommend using a device that you personally own.
Secondary monitors will not be allowed during this exam.
If you require an accommodation for a secondary monitor, please refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook in the section labeled “Accommodations Process and Policies” and follow the process outlined.
No, the exam timer does not begin until you are in the exam and able to answer the first question. The check-in process for remotely proctored and in-person exams does not affect your exam time.
Please reach out to your proctor through the proctor chat box if you experience any issues during your exam. If you have been disconnected from the chat box, please reach out via the “Support” chat feature located in the Guardian Secure Browser. If you are having issues locating these options, simply notify your proctor verbally.
Proctors cannot advise on how to answer an exam question, scoring, or exam results.
A red circle will appear in the top right-hand corner of the Guardian Secure Browser, noting that you are being recorded. You are required to consent to being recorded prior to connection with a remote proctor.
The proctor will disconnect from the proctor chat box once you verify that you have submitted your exam and completed the closing steps—this will remove remote access to your computer. This applet is automatically deleted (uninstalled) from your machine once closed by the proctor. After finishing the post-exam satisfaction survey, close the Guardian Browser on your desktop and on your second camera device to fully disconnect from your proctoring session. If desired, you may uninstall the Guardian Browser after exam completion.
You have access to 24/7 support if needed. Ahead of your exam, please contact us using the following methods if you require assistance with our platforms.
If you require assistance on exam day, see the related FAQ below or refer to your RECO Learner Exam Handbook.
Simply raise your hand, and your proctor will assist.
For immediate assistance during an exam session, contact your proctor through the proctor chat box. If this is not available, use the “Support” chat feature located in the Guardian Secure Browser.
If you have issues connecting to either of these, please call 1-855-772-8678 or initiate a live chat with our support team. Be sure to specify RECO as your “institution” when prompted.
Simply raise your hand, and your proctor will assist to the best of their ability. You will not lose time on your exam, and your answers will be saved from the last connection point.
If you are completely disconnected from your session (due to a power outage, internet disruption, etc.), you may be reconnected by restarting the exam entry process. Simply start over from the beginning by navigating to your institution’s website, logging into your Exam Platform through the SSO, and following the same start-up process. You will not lose time on your exam and your answers will be saved from the last connection point.
If your disconnection lasts longer than one hour, you may not be able to re-enter the exam. Please call 1-855-772-8678 or initiate a live chat with the Meazure Learning support team. Be sure to specify RECO as your “institution” when prompted.
You are expected to be present at the time of your scheduled exam appointment. Failure to appear may result in the use of an attempted exam and may not be subject to a refund. If mitigating circumstances prevented you from appearing, please submit a support ticket for further assistance in rescheduling your attempt.
Meazure Learning administers exams for the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO’s) real estate education programmes.
As part of the Meazure Learning ecosystem, the ProctorU Platform provides online proctoring for these exams.
Guardian is a secure internet browser that connects test-takers to their ProctorU Platform proctoring sessions. It is available for download prior to your remotely proctored exam appointment here.
We are available 24/7 via the following channels:
The Interprovincial Challenge Exam assesses a learner's knowledge of the laws that apply to trading in real estate in Ontario. Upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Challenge Exam, qualified individuals may apply to RECO for registration as a salesperson or broker.
Please note: The Ontario Labour Mobility Act allows those who hold a valid real estate salesperson or broker licence in a qualifying Canadian province or territory the ability to write the Interprovincial Challenge Exam.
The Interprovincial Challenge Exam is available to licensed individuals who are registered or certified in real estate in an approved province or territory outside of Ontario.
Please visit RECO’s website to confirm if you are eligible to take the exam before you register https://www.reco.on.ca/agents-and-brokerages/moving-to-ontario.
The Interprovincial Challenge Exam focuses on the skills and competencies that may be Ontario specific, such as: Ontario laws, including real property law, commercial and residential real estate transactions in Ontario, and RECO’s governing legislation, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA).
Specifically, knowledge areas covered in the exam are:
Understanding Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)
TRESA and Representation
Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential and Commercial – Fraud, Privacy and Anti-Spam Legislation
TRESA and Key Legislation: Residential and Commercial – Property Legislation, Conditions, Rights, and Limitations
TRESA and Key Legislation and Regulations – Residential and Commercial Condominiums
TRESA and Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential & Commercial Leasing
TRESA and Other Relevant Legislation
If a learner fails the exam, they must rebook and repay the full fees to schedule another attempt. There is no maximum attempt limit for the Interprovincial Challenge Exam.
After passing the exam, learners will have 12 months to apply for registration with RECO.
Please note that although learners are given 12 months to register with RECO after passing the exam, to be eligible to register they must still meet requirements for registration under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act when submitting their application. This means that when a learner applies to RECO for registration, they must be currently registered/licensed in their originating jurisdiction. A learner will only qualify to apply if they meet all the eligibility requirements. For more information on eligibility, please visit RECO’s website.
Will ICE test-takers be allowed to register as a salesperson or broker with RECO?
Successful completion of the Interprovincial Challenge Exam allows qualified applicants to acquire registration with RECO in the equivalent category as the one currently registered to them in their originating jurisdiction(s). When applying for registration, RECO will (at that time) determine the applicant’s eligibility for salesperson or broker registration under TRESA 2002. The determining factor will be the category of registration/licence held by the applicant in their originating jurisdiction at the time of application, and whether the registration/licence category is “equivalent” to a salesperson or broker registration category, as defined under TRESA 2002.
What happens if a learner fails to apply for registration with RECO within 12 months of passing the exam?
Should a learner fail to apply for registration with RECO within 12 months of completing the Interprovincial Challenge Exam, they must retake the exam to again be eligible to apply to RECO for registration as a salesperson or broker. Extensions are not permitted.
What if a learner was previously registered/licensed or completed a recognized program in another province—can they still write the Interprovincial Challenge Exam?
Learners will only qualify to take the Interprovincial Challenge Exam if they are currently licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to trade in real estate in one-or-more of the qualifying Canadian provinces or territories.
If a learner does not qualify to write the Interprovincial Challenge Exam, they may still be eligible to apply to RECO for education equivalency assessment. Please visit RECO’s Education Equivalency Assessment page for more information.
The Broker Qualifying Exam is designed to test the salesperson's working knowledge on the key areas involved in the trading of real estate in Ontario, of which a practicing real estate salesperson should be aware.
Passing the Broker Qualifying Exam ensures the salesperson has a strong foundational knowledge of their current obligations before learning about the obligations of a broker of record.
The knowledge areas covered in the exam are:
Understanding Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)
TRESA and Representation
Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential and Commercial – Fraud, Privacy and Anti-Spam Legislation
TRESA and Key Legislation: Residential and Commercial – Property Legislation, Conditions, Rights, and Limitations
TRESA and Key Legislation and Regulations – Residential and Commercial Condominiums
TRESA and Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential & Commercial Leasing
TRESA and Other Relevant Legislation
Yes. The Broker Qualifying Exam is the same for all applicants.
No. Successful completion of the Broker Qualifying Exam is required for admission into the Real Estate Broker Program.
If a potential learner does not pass the Broker Qualifying Exam, they have the option to attempt the exam again by rescheduling and repurchasing. The exam fee applies for only one attempt, and the fee is applicable for each exam attempt.
During the Pre-Registration Phase you complete 6 exams in total. All components must be finished within 24 months of enrolling in Course 1. The following are the exams in the Pre-Registrations Phase:
Each exam has pre-requisites; these will be met as you progress through the Pre-Registrations Phase. Please see the prerequisites for each exam below:
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Simulation Exam 1
Exam 4
Simulation Exam 2
If you fail an exam, you are allowed one additional attempt for that same exam, giving you a total of two attempts. If you fail the second attempt, you must repurchase and retake the corresponding course before you can try the exam again.
Please be aware that the exam fee covers only one attempt; any additional attempt must be purchased separately.
For example, if you fail the Simulation 1 Exam twice, you will need to repurchase and complete the Simulation Session1 before becoming eligible for another set of two exam attempts.