COMMISSION ON INTERPRETERS 2020 COURT INTERPRETER TRAINING AND TESTING SCHEDULE
* Dates and locations are subject to change. Please frequently check the website for the most up to date information.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Chief Justice’s Statewide Judicial Emergency Order, we have adjusted the Georgia Commission on Interpreter’s Testing and Training Schedule.
| Events | Dates | Location | Registration Deadline | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Workshop | Available on-demand beginning September 1, 2020 |
Online Workshop | There is no registration deadline for this event. Refunds are not permitted once materials are accessed. |
The cost of the orientation workshop is $200. You must register and pay for this event through the Georgia Courts Registrar If you have already registered for a canceled orientation, your registration will automatically transfer to the on-demand workshop. Once registered, you will be sent a link granting access to orientation materials for a limited time. |
| English Written Exam | Administered by appointment only |
Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street SW Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30334 |
There is no registration deadline for this event. Cancelations must be made no less than 24 hours before the exam to be eligible for a refund. |
The cost of the written exam is $50. You must register and pay for this event through the Georgia Courts Registrar. The English Written Exam is available by appointment only. You can register and schedule your exam session at any time but are required to complete the orientation before you can test. Once staff confirms your registration, a confirmation email will be sent with scheduling instructions. |
| Oral Certification Exam (OCE) | December 16-18, 2020 | State Bar of Georgia 104 Marietta St. N.W. Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30303 |
November 4, 2020 | The cost of the oral certification exam is $250. Exam registration and payment must be received through the Georgia Courts Registrar by 11:59 PM on the deadline. Appointment letters and exam instructions are emailed business days before the exam. |
| Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) |
Administered by appointment only | Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street S.W. Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30334 |
November 4, 2020 | The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)is only required if you wish to interpret in a language that does not have a certification exam. Click here to see a list of languages that require the certification exam. If your language is not on this list, you are required to take the OPI for licensure. Click here for more information on the OPI and instructions on how to schedule an appointment. |
If you do not complete the licensing process within two years of your scheduled orientation, you must retake and pass the English Written Exam to remain active in our system. Applicants may request an extension of time by completing an approved skill-builder and submitting a request to gcr@georgiacourts.gov.