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STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

If you’re looking for a faster way to get your Ontario real estate license, the BC pathway follows a simple step-by-step process.You first complete the BC licensing requirements, become licensed, and then transfer your license to Ontario through interprovincial labour mobility.

Here’s exactly how the process works:

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BC License

Complete UBC course →
pass exam → get licensed in BC

STEP 1

Transfer to Ontario

Apply through interprovincial labour mobility & Join brokerage

STEP 2

Start Working

Work immediately while preparing for the Ontario Challenge Exam

STEP 3

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STEP 1

Basic Requirements

Before you begin, it's important to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria set by the BCFSA to qualify for real estate licensing in BC.

STEP 2

Register with UBC

Mandatory step. You must register through the UBC Sauder School of Business to start the process. Without UBC registration, you cannot take & pass the BC exam that is required before applying to the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) for licensing.

STEP 3

Fast-Track Your Learning with GOBC

Optional step. GOBC offers a simplified video-based course for students who prefer watching lessons instead of reading the full UBC textbook. With clear videos and practice tests, you can study smarter, move through the material faster, and be ready for the exam sooner.

STEP 4

Satisfy the English Requirement

Before booking your UBC exam, you will have to meet an English language proficiency requirement (ELPR) by sending education records or taking the CELPIP test. Can be done anywhere in Canada.

STEP 5

Pass the UBC Exam

Your next milestone is to pass the UBC Sauder exam with at least 70%. You’ll have only two attempts, but if you follow the GOBC system, you’ll be fully prepared to pass on your first try. Out-of-province students have an option to write the exam locally via Special Examination Centre option (cost: $350)

STEP 6

Register for the Applied Practice Course (APC)

APC is part of the BC licensing process. If you plan to transfer to Ontario, it’s best to do so soon after getting licensed in BC. Once you’re registered in Ontario, you won’t need to complete the remaining APC requirements in BC. (APC cost: $875)

STEP 7

Join a BC Brokerage & Get Licensed

After passing the UBC exam, your brokerage will apply to BCFSA for your license. Once approved, you become a licensed real estate professional in BC. BCFSA licensing fee: approximately $1,500 -charged for a fixed licensing term ($125/month ). At this stage, you now hold a BC real estate license, which allows you to apply for an interprovincial transfer to Ontario.

Important:If you transfer quickly and cancel your BC license, you may receive a prorated refund for unused time.
For example, if a student:
1- Gets licensed in BC
2- Transfers to Ontario within 2 months
3- Cancels their BC license
They may receive a refund for the remaining months of the licensing term ($1,500- $ 300 (150X 2)= $1,200 refund

STEP 8

Transfer Your License to Ontario

After obtaining your BC license, apply to the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) under the interprovincial labour mobility pathway. You must be employed by an Ontario brokerage to complete your registration. You can start working immediately

STEP 9

Pass the Ontario Interprovincial Challenge Exam

Within 6 months, you need to pass this exam, and you have unlimited re-writes ($115-139 est per exam attempt). With GOBC support, most students prepare and pass this exam efficiently while already working.

STEP 10

Receive Your Ontario Real Estate Registration

After passing the challenge exam and completing the application process, you can begin working as a real estate salesperson in Ontario. CONGRATS!

‘As of Right’ - lets you work for up to six months while completing the required challenge exam

GOBC Route
6 Exams total 
2 Exams Total
1. BC  Exam → Get Licensed FAST
Study from Ontario (no need to move)
Self-paced - study on your schedule
Get licensed in as little as 3-4 months
2. Exam - 1 Ontario Challenge
GOBC exam prep support included
You can work in Ontario for up to 6 months before writing the challenge exam
Licence type: FULL (all property types)

Ontario

2 Exams Total

6 Exams Total

1 Exam – RE Essentials
2 Exam – Residential Transactions
3 Exam – Additional Residential
4 Exam – Commercial Transactions
5 Exam – RE Law
6 Exam – RE Mathematics

Must Complete within 24 months, $270 for each re-write and 2 attempts per exam/module

Licence type: FULL (all property types)

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Who will Teach You?

Learn from the Best in BC Real Estate Education with a course that fits yours learning style.

At GOBC, you’ll learn from BC’s most experienced real estate instructors — professionals who know the UBC licensing exam material inside and out. Every GOBC lesson includes multiple instructors, so you can:

Experience different teaching styles
Choose the instructor that fits your learning preferences
Rewatch lessons or switch instructors at any time

Meet your instructors:

Yaana

GOBC Head Instructor

Melanie

GOBC Head Instructor

Amneet

GOBC Zoom Instructor

Margaux

GOBC Zoom Instructor

“It’s okay to have a favorite! Many students do. Our instructors eat, sleep, and breathe real estate education and they’re pasionate about helping students like you succeed. Whether you’re a visual learner, a note-taker, or someone who learn best through repetition, your GOBC course ADAPTS TO YOU.

How you will learn: from our proven gobc system refined over 20⁺ years.

Our online platform brings BC’s top licensing experts directly to you. Every lesson features multiple full-time instructors, allowing you to experience different perspectives and choose the expert who resonates with you most. Whether you need to rewatch a complex module or switch styles mid-course, our flexible system is designed to help you understand and retain material faster.