NAATI CPI Test Fee: Exam, Supplementary & Review Costs
Facts checked 2026-11-10
Quick answer: CPI’s NAATI test fee is A$660. A supplementary test is A$220 if you meet the eligibility conditions, and a certification result review is A$275. Ethical Competency and Intercultural Competency tests cost A$242 each when required. These are NAATI’s 2026–27 fees, valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, not prices for this site.
On this page
- NAATI CPI fees at a glance
- When do I pay for the CPI test?
- Is the supplementary test a cheaper way to book CPI?
- How much does a result review cost?
- What happens if I cancel CPI?
- Are the prerequisite tests included in A$660?
- What should I check before committing to a booking?
- Compare charges for the same service
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
NAATI CPI fees at a glance
| NAATI item | Fee in AUD | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| CPI test | A$660 | When booking the certification test |
| Supplementary test | A$220 | Subject to eligibility after the result |
| Certification test result review | A$275 | A separate result-review application |
| Ethical Competency test | A$242 | If NAATI requires this prerequisite test |
| Intercultural Competency test | A$242 | If NAATI requires this prerequisite test |
The NAATI fee schedule lists amounts in Australian dollars, including GST where applicable. The listed period is 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, and NAATI says fees can change. Check that page again before payment.
These figures describe NAATI’s charges. They are not training-course fees or a price list for naaticcl.com. For the test’s structure, see CPI format; for the outcome requirements, see CPI pass mark.
When do I pay for the CPI test?
Apply for CPI through myNAATI first. NAATI assesses the documents for your chosen prerequisite pathway and makes you eligible to select a test date when the requirements are met. You pay the test fee when selecting the date.
The CPI dates page helps you compare published sessions across languages. It does not submit an application, reserve a seat or take payment for NAATI. Finish the booking through NAATI after your application is accepted for date selection.
Is the supplementary test a cheaper way to book CPI?
No. The supplementary test is conditional. To apply, you must have attempted all three CPI tasks and passed two. Apply through myNAATI within 30 days of receiving the result. You re-sit the failed task with a different situation, rather than re-sitting the two tasks already passed.
The A$220 amount should therefore not be treated as an alternative starting price for CPI. It is relevant only after the result meets the supplementary conditions. If you are planning a first attempt, the starting test fee in the table is the relevant exam charge.
How much does a result review cost?
NAATI lists A$275 for a certification test review application. A review and a supplementary test are different processes. One concerns review of the original result; the other is another performance of a failed task in a different situation.
Use NAATI’s current result instructions and terms to check eligibility and the application process. Do not apply the CCL review rules automatically to CPI: the two credentials have different assessment systems. The CPI marking guide explains the CPI bands without converting them to a CCL score.
What happens if I cancel CPI?
NAATI’s CPI page states that cancelling at least one hour before the scheduled start makes you eligible for a refund of 75% of the test fee. Request the refund through myNAATI using NAATI’s instructions. Cancellation changes the booking; closing a browser window or simply not attending does not submit a cancellation request.
The deadline is relative to the scheduled start of your own session. Keep your confirmation available when checking it. The policy is not a full-refund promise, and it does not mean a missed appointment automatically produces a refund.
Are the prerequisite tests included in A$660?
No. Where NAATI requires Ethical Competency, Intercultural Competency or both, the tests carry separate charges. Each is A$242 on the same 2026–27 fee schedule.
Not every CPI applicant needs to sit both tests. Your prior training and chosen pathway matter. NAATI assesses the evidence and tells you whether screening tests are required. The ethical and intercultural test guide explains that distinction. Do not add both charges to every applicant’s bill as if they were compulsory extras.
What should I check before committing to a booking?
Start with your goal: CPI and CCL are different tests. Then check whether NAATI has accepted the prerequisites for your CPI application, whether your language has an appropriate session, and what delivery mode the session uses. That sequence prevents a fee comparison from becoming a booking for the wrong credential.
This page does not estimate travel, course or preparation costs. Those depend on your arrangements. The fixed amounts above come from NAATI’s fee schedule; a personal budget should keep those exam charges separate from expenses chosen or incurred elsewhere.
Compare charges for the same service
A result review, a supplementary task and a new full exam are not three prices for the same product. Before paying, identify whether you are making a first booking, responding to a result that permits supplementary testing, or following a result-review process. Use the exact label shown by NAATI rather than the informal word “resit” on its own.
The same principle applies to prerequisite tests: the charge belongs to a separate screening requirement, not to an additional CPI role-play. Keeping the item names visible makes it easier to check a payment against the instruction you received in myNAATI. If the current fee schedule or the application screen differs from this dated summary, check with NAATI before completing payment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the NAATI CPI test?
The CPI test fee is A$660 on NAATI’s 2026–27 schedule. The schedule is valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and lists Australian dollars, including GST where applicable.
What is the CPI supplementary test fee?
The supplementary test is A$220, subject to conditions. You must attempt all three tasks, pass two and apply within 30 days of receiving your results.
How much is a CPI result review?
NAATI lists A$275 per certification test review application. Review is a separate process from supplementary testing.
Can I get a refund if I cancel CPI?
NAATI’s CPI policy allows a 75% refund if you cancel at least one hour before the scheduled test start. Follow the refund process in myNAATI.
Are ethical and intercultural tests included in the CPI fee?
No. Where required, Ethical Competency and Intercultural Competency tests cost A$242 each on NAATI’s 2026–27 schedule. NAATI assesses whether you need either test.
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Facts checked against NAATI pages on 10 November 2026.