Registering for aPHRi from Saudi Arabia
Apply through HRCI, pay the fees, then book a Pearson VUE test centre or online session within 180 days.
- Questions and time
- 90 questions · 105 minutes
- Pass mark
- Scaled score 100–700; a scaled score of at least 500 passes. No raw percentage is published.
- Exam fee
- Exam fee USD 300 + application fee USD 100
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Try 10 free questions and see your levelWho aPHRi is for
aPHRi (Associate Professional in Human Resources – International) is HRCI's entry-level credential for people starting HR work outside the United States. HRCI does not require HR experience or a degree to apply.
Apply and pay
Create an HRCI account and complete the online application. As checked on 2026-11-06, the application fee is USD 100 and the exam fee is USD 300; confirm the current amounts on the HRCI page before paying. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID.
Book the exam
After approval you have 180 days to sit the exam with Pearson VUE, either at a test centre or online through OnVUE. Check the system and room rules in the handbook before choosing online delivery.
Language and format
HRCI lists Arabic among the languages for aPHRi. The exam has 90 questions (65 scored and 25 unscored pretest items) in 1 hour 45 minutes. Results are scaled from 100 to 700, and 500 passes.
If you need to retake
Wait 90 days after an unsuccessful attempt. Without Second Chance Insurance you reapply and pay the fees again.
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Sources and references
- HRCI aPHRi certification page hrci.org
- HRCI Certification Handbook hrci.org