HPAT–Ireland is conducted in February each year.

All HPAT–Ireland test sessions will be conducted via remote proctoring. Test takers will select a time and day that suits them to complete their test.

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  • Register for HPAT-Ireland
  • Create and manage your ACER account
  • Book and sit your ProctorU test session
  • Purchase practice material
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Dates

The HPAT - Ireland test window will run across a number of days from 13–22 February 2026. The testing window has been extended to include 17, 18, 21 and 22 February for those test takers who encounter technical difficulties and require a rescheduled session. 

The test window includes 2 test days for those test takers who experienced technical difficulties and need a rescheduled session. It also includes 2 test days for Test Centre sittings only.

Registration dates

Registrations for the HPAT - Ireland 2026 test will open in November 2025. Your online registration and payment must be completed by: 5:15pm GMT 16 January 2026.

Late registrations will be accepted up to 5.15pm GMT 26 January 2026. Late registrations are subject to an additional fee.

An exceptional late registration will only be available to test takers who have submitted their application to CAO. This attracts an additional fee.

Only ACER can schedule sessions on the 18,19, 22 and 23 February. This will be done following investigation into any issues occurring at the initial session. Remote proctored rescheduled sittings will be scheduled on 18 and 19 February. Sittings on 22 and 23 February will be for Test Centre sittings only.

No other testing dates will be provided in 2025.

Late registration fees

Late registrations and exceptionally late registrations are subject to additional fees.

Late fees details

CAO number

Before registering for HPAT–Ireland, all MEDICINE applicants should get their CAO number first. This number is required to complete your HPAT–Ireland registration successfully.

To get a CAO number, apply online at www.cao.ie. If you submit a paper application, your CAO number will not be available in time to register for the HPAT–Ireland test.

University of Limerick applicants

Applicants to the MSc in Occupational Therapy and MSc Speech and Language Therapy do not need a CAO number. Applications should be made to the University of Limerick directly.

How to register for HPAT–Ireland

  1. Obtain a CAO number.
  2. Create an ACER account.
  3. Register to sit HPAT–Ireland via your ACER account.
  4. Book your ProctorU test session through your HPAT-Ireland registration.

Payment and refunds

The standard registration fee for HPAT–Ireland in 2026 is €164.

Refund policy 

Reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability or other health-related or educational need that might interfere with your ability to sit the test in the standard manner, you should apply for reasonable adjustments as soon as possible after you complete your registration.

If you are unsure, we recommend you submit an application. All requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis and all reasonable efforts will be made to provide you with support and appropriate testing conditions for your needs.

To complete all the pre-test preparations, all requests need to be submitted no later than the close of standard registrations.

If you require reasonable adjustments due to a condition that occurred after the application deadline, please contact the HPAT-Ireland Office for advice. You can send your supporting medical documentation through your HPAT-Ireland account.

Late applications for Reasonable Adjustments will be reviewed no later than seven (7) days after the deadline. All late requests are subject to an additional administrative fee of €50. Test takers submitting a late application must do so via the messaging system on your ACER account.

Supporting documentation

Please note there are changes to the types of medical documentation required when submitting a reasonable adjustment application from 2025. Please read the new HPAT-Ireland Documentation Requirements Guidelines for Reasonable Adjustments.

List of common reasonable adjustments

Presentation - Change in presentation format of test

  • Larger fonts or print format (test centre sitting only).
  • Written list of instructions.

Response - Modification in the way a Test taker completes a test

  • Scribe (test centre sitting only).
  • Reader (test centre sitting only).

Setting - Allowance for a Test taker to undertake a test with permitted aides

  • Use of Irlen Spectral Filters.
  • Use of colour overlay.
  • Bilingual Dictionary for test takers whose native language is not English.
  • Permission to have blood glucose testing kit and insulin.
  • Permission to have medication.
  • Permission to have food/drink.
  • Permission to stand and stretch.

Timing and scheduling - Adjustments to when and how long a Test taker has to complete a test

  • Extended time to complete a test.
  • Rest breaks.

For psychometric reasons there is no possibility of reviewing or giving special consideration to test results, such as adjusting results for any perceived or actual disadvantage. This is so, whether the actual or perceived disadvantage arises from any incident on the sitting day or any wanted adjustment to sitting conditions. Consequently, it is important that any such adjustment be applied for in accordance with ACER's reasonable adjustments procedure. This will ensure such adjustments are made in advance of sitting.

Common questions

Yes, you need to submit an application each time you sit HPAT-Ireland. Arrangements will only be valid for the test cycle and year the application was submitted.