International Examinations
Overseas Farriers
It is possible to arrange examinations at an overseas location, provided there is sufficient demand. To date the Company has delivered its examinations across six different international sites. This has allowed foreign Farriers, who would otherwise be unable to travel to the UK, greater accessibility to achieving the Company gold-standard and the prestigious Worshipful Company of Farrier’s post-nominals.
The Farriers Registration Act covers England, Wales and Scotland. Any territories outside of these are classed as international/overseas.
Fees for Overseas candidates
Attending International examinations might attract additional fees, for example the international exam hosts themselves tend to levy a charge for use of their venue. These fees are not included in the examination fee. Candidates must liaise directly with the hosts to make any necessary payments.
*Note: Success in the Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers International (DipWCF(Int)) taken outside of GB, does not mean that you will automatically be entered into the Register of Farriers to work or establish yourself permanently as a farrier within GB. All applications for registration should be directed to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC).
Requirements for International Candidates
In Great Britain the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) regulates the Farriery profession. The FRC keep a Register of Farriers of all people who have passed the Worshipful Company of Farrier exams. They also give permission to overseas Farriers to do farriery work within Great Britain.
Any candidates sitting the exams overseas are required to provide the following documents:
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Proof of identity (copy of photo page and outer cover of passport)
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Evidence of national or other farriery qualification(s) / training courses completed, including copies of the pass certificate(s).
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Evidence to substantiate six (6) years continuous, regular and gainful experience as a farrier, the experience is to be accrued solely outside of GB. Of the six (6) years’ experience up to a maximum of four (4) years to have been spent in a nationally recognised farriery training scheme, such as an apprenticeship. Suitable evidence may include; at least two (2) written references (signed, dated and on headed notepaper) to substantiate their continuous, regular and gainful experience.
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In the case of a self-employed farrier the references should normally be from an Accountant and a Veterinary Practitioner;
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In the case of an employed farrier the references should normally be from the Employer and a Veterinary Practitioner.
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You will need to include an English translation of the references.
*Note: Success in the Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (DipWCF) taken outside of GB, does not mean that you will automatically be entered into the Register of Farriers to work or establish yourself permanently as a farrier within GB. All applications for registration should be directed to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC).
Further Information
For further information about overseas Farriers who are interested in future WCF examinations, contact the Senior Registrar & Craft Secretary.
Please note, all fees are for examinations to be taken in the 2025 calendar year and are net of VAT or taxes paid locally. Examination fees for Overseas examinations must be paid by the published deadline date. Thereafter the Late Fee of £100 must be paid in addition for exam registration.
Diploma WCF International (DipWCF Int) Overseas - Full
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£1750
Diploma WCF International (DipWCF Int) - Partial
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£695
AWCF Theory Module (Taken Overseas)
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£1100
AWCF Practical Module (Taken Overseas)
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£1100
AWCF Both Modules (Taken Overseas e.g. USA)
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£2200
FWCF Examination (Overseas)
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar. Candidates taking the Communications module overseas should note that the Practical element can also be taken overseas.
£2300
FWCF Examination (Overseas Partial Retake)
Please note that a completed and signed application form is also required by the Registrar.
£1150