Enquiries
Contact IBPES
For examination, governance, and standards enquiries from private equity practitioners, employers, and press. We do not provide investment advice or examination coaching.
- June and December (first week of each)
- Exam windows
- $1,350
- Level 1 fee
- 1 January and 1 July
- Registration
International Board of Private Equity Standards
The International Board of Private Equity Standards operates from the United Kingdom. Examination and governance enquiries are handled by email.
What this channel is for
- CBP Level 1 registration interest and membership applications
- Press and standards communications where capacity permits
- Employer frameworks for using the published buyout standard
- Governance document requests listed on the About page
Out of scope
- Investment recommendations or fund marketing
- Examination coaching, tutoring, or prep provider endorsements
- Placement, referral, or salary negotiation services
- Disputes between candidates and third-party prep firms
Correspondence channels
General and examination enquiries
Registration windows, conduct, syllabus clarifications, and charter application process. Allow five business days for a response.
Privacy and data rights
Access, correction, or erasure requests under UK GDPR. Examination records may be subject to retention schedules.
Use the form for structured enquiries. Fields are validated before submission.