If you live in Canada, you can buy your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA. Foundation Level costs $229 USD. Most Specialist exams start at $199 USD, Advanced exams are $249 USD, and Expert Test Management exams are $575 USD. You can pay in CAD at checkout if you prefer, then take the exam online or choose a Kryterion testing center in cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal, and Halifax where available.
Canada candidates have two real decisions: whether Foundation Level is the right first exam, and whether online delivery or a Canadian test center fits better. The exam fee is listed in USD through AT*SQA, but Canadian buyers can use local-currency checkout instead of doing the exchange-rate math manually.
If you want the broader Canada guide first, use ISTQB Certification in Canada. If you want the provider-choice question handled directly, use Do You Need a Local Provider to Take ISTQB in Canada?.
Purchase the voucher through AT*SQA, then schedule when your preparation is ready.
Foundation Level is $229 USD, and Canada buyers can pay in CAD at checkout if they prefer. The table below keeps the main prices easy to compare before you decide whether to test from home or use a Canadian Kryterion center.
| Exam level | Typical price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Level | $229 USD | Your first ISTQB exam in most cases. |
| Most Specialist exams | From $199 USD | Good after Foundation if you want a focused topic. |
| Advanced Level exams | $249 USD | Used for Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, and Test Management paths. |
| Expert Test Management exams | $575 USD | For senior test leaders who are already well past the entry level. |
If you need the full international pricing page, use ISTQB Exam Cost. If you need help choosing which certification fits, go to Which ISTQB Certification Should I Take?.
The purchase also includes extra ISTQB sample exams, a free software testing micro-credential exam, the option to appear on the Official U.S. List, points in Testing Tiers, access to AT*Work for job visibility, AT*Consult if your company offers testing services, and up to 365 days to schedule and take the exam.
Most Canada buyers do not need to complicate this. Foundation Level is the starting point for the ISTQB path and costs $229 USD through AT*SQA.
You do not need to be in the United States to use AT*SQA. Canada candidates can buy directly, take the exam online or at a testing center where available, and earn the same official ISTQB certification.
The advantage is the package around the voucher: the same official exam, a 365-day scheduling window, a free micro-credential exam, extra sample exams, and career-facing extras around the purchase.
Yes. Online delivery is available, and many Canada buyers choose it because it removes travel and makes scheduling easier. Testing center options are there too if you prefer an in-person exam setting.
If you prefer a test center, Canada has Kryterion options in major cities and some smaller markets. Availability changes, so use the live locator before making travel plans.
If you want the online requirements before you schedule, use ISTQB Online Exam and the online exam instructions.
If you want the buying steps laid out before you purchase, use How to Book Your ISTQB Exam.
For most Canada candidates, the answer is Foundation Level. It is the first step in the ISTQB path and the prerequisite for most later certifications.
That is also why price questions usually come back to Foundation first. If you are a first-time buyer, that is the exam you need to decide on before you think about Advanced or Specialist paths.
The better question is what you get with the purchase. That is where the AT*SQA package becomes easier to defend.
ISTQB Foundation Level costs $229 USD through AT*SQA.
No. Candidates in Canada can register through AT*SQA directly.
Yes. Candidates in Canada can take the ISTQB exam online or choose a testing center where available.
Most candidates in Canada should start with ISTQB Foundation Level because it is the first step in the ISTQB path.
You have up to 365 days to schedule and take the exam after purchase.
Buy your exam through AT*SQA so you get the official certification plus the extra benefits that come with the purchase.