| User | Thread poster: Helen Li How to take ATA tests outside U.S.? |
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Helen Li 
Singapore
 Member (Feb 2008)
English to Chinese
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Hi, I am a freelance translator in Singapore and want to be certified by ATA (American Translation Association). I have checked the information on ATA website, and it appears that the test sites are only located in U.S. and Canada. Anyone knows that whether candidates can take the tests outside the U.S.?
Thanks very much
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Paul Merriam
United States
Member (Jan 2008)
Russian to English
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| | If someone offers them | Feb 13 |
ATA tests have been offered outside the US. It does, however, require an organization to set it up and, unless there is an organization wishing to sponsor it, they generally are not offered.
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Helen Li
Singapore
Member (Feb 2008)
English to Chinese
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Hi, Paul, thanks for your prompt reply!
Unfortunately, it appears that no organisation in Singapore has sponsored it before. Will ask around and double check. Thanks!
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islander1974
Jamaica
Member (2007)
French to English
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Check for local translation clubs/ associations or the US embassy - who knows! Otherwise, do what most people do - save up and take a working vacation to the US.
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Helen Li
Singapore
Member (Feb 2008)
English to Chinese
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| | ATA replied that they have yet to hold exams in Asia | Feb 14 |
I emailed ATA, and they replied quite fast to say that they have yet to hold exams in Aisa. If I want to take the exam, I need travel to one of the test sites in U.S.
I have done a rough calculation, the cost for me to fly to U.S for the exam will be US$2,000 plus. Working vacation may be a good idea
Thanks
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islander1974
Jamaica
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The annual conference is in November in Orlando at Disneyworld... they have a certification exam then. They have other dates too but that would give you enough time to prepare and attend the conference too. Remember to order your test preparation package.
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