English as a Second Language

The CPO^® examination is offered in English only. If English is not your primary language, BCPO^® recommends (but does not require) that candidates sit for the TOEFL^® (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination prior to sitting for the CPO^® examination. Your scores on the TOEFL^® will provide a useful gauge for you to ascertain whether reading and comprehending English will present problems for you on the CPO^® examination. The TOEFL^® examination is offered at multiple locations both domestically and internationally throughout the year. More information is available at www.ets.org. For reasons of examination security, BCPO^® does not allow translation dictionaries in the examination room.