How Do You Become An Architect In Canada?
• Study architecture at a college (or university) and obtain a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Education is an important factor for becoming an architect. Make sure your chosen program of study has been approved under the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) before you enroll. • Complete the Syllabus Program offered by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) as an alternative way to become an architect. • Gain 5,600 hours of work experience. Experience in architecture received from work done outside of Canada may be considered to help fulfill this requirement. • Apply for the Internship in Architecture program. This 3-year program is available through architects associations in each Canadian province. If accepted, the program will help you gain architecture experience in Canada and ease the transition between school and work. • Find a mentor and complete the Canadian Experience Record Book as a required part of being an intern architect. The record book se
