ARM
Virtual
Accelerated Route to Membership in International Arbitration Programme
18-20 November 2025
*Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility for Ciarb Membership status (MCIArb)
About the Course and Entry Requirements
• The online Accelerated Route to Membership (ARM) Course offers a fast-track route to the membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) via the International Arbitration Pathway – Module 1.
• Upon successful completion of the ARM, candidates are eligible for the Ciarb Member grade and achieve a globally recognised (MCiarb) accreditation, gaining access to exclusive benefits for your career growth in dispute resolution.
• The ARM is not a teaching course but an assessment of the candidate’s extensive knowledge and practical skills in international arbitration law and practice.
• Eligibility for the ARM course is determined by the review of the applicant’s evidence submission, which should demonstrate the extensive knowledge and judgement skills, as a party or party representative, required to initiate and conduct an international arbitration.
ARM Assessments:
The ARM Programme is split into three parts. Candidates must pass ALL THREE ASSESSMENTS to be eligible to apply for the Ciarb Membership (MCiarb)
(Pre-Course Assignment)
(Oral Workshop)
(Final Centralized Exam)
Assessment | Date | Type | Submission | Result |
Assessment 1 (Pre-Course Assignment) | 4 November 2025 – Before the start of the ARM Course. | Written Assignment. * Mark achieved contributes up to 20% of the final mark. | 17 November 2025 – Before the start of the ARM Course. | The Ciarb Headquarters UK will post the final results of Assessments 1, 2, and 3 to candidates approximately 12 weeks from the date of the submission of assessment 3. |
Assessment 2 (Oral Workshop) | 18 – 19 November 2025 (From 10.00 to 14.00 Cairo Time) | Oral exercises in interactive online workshops. Candidates discuss simulated situations. * A pass or fail assessment. | Tutors assess candidates’ knowledge, judgment, and presentation skills during oral workshop. | |
Assessment 3 Coursework Paper (Final Centralized Exam) | Starts on 20 November 2025 | Written assignment
*Minimum overall mark 65%. | From 20 November to 25 November 2025 for the online submission of answers via LearnADR (Ciarb HQ UK online learning platform).
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Learn more about ARM Programme & the terms and conditions:
ARM Faculty
Course Director & Assessor
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf
Assessors
Dr. Ahmed Fathi Waly
Ms. Fatma Ibrahim (TBC)
Key Dates
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10 October 2025 Final date for Registration Form submission. Registration Form includes an Entry Requirements section to upload CV and evidence of knowledge of international arbitration law and practice to decide your eligibility for the ARM Course.
Once your application is accepted, you will be contacted for course fee payment. - 2 November 2025 Final date for course fee payment.
- 4 November 2025 Pre-Course Assignment Release. (Assessment 1)
- 17 November 2025 Submission of Pre-Course Assignment.
- 18 - 19 November 2025 Online Workshop. (Assessment 2)
- 20 November 2025 Online Final Centralized Exam. (Assessment 3)
Reading Materials
Reading Materials and past papers of Module 1 International Arbitration Coursework (Assessment 3) will be released to candidates after the payment of both Registration fee and Final Assessment fee.
ARM Fees
The Branch will contact accepted applicants by email to pay the course fee within two weeks after the submission of the Registration Form.
Payment Deadline of Registration Fee and Final Assessment Fee: 2 November 2025.
*Limited spots available based on entry requirements.
(1) Registration Fee 12000 EGP:
Twelve thousand Egyptian Pounds to be paid to the Egypt Branch. Registration Fee includes course registration, oral workshop, and first attempt of the assessments.
(2) Final Assessment Fee 174 GBP:
One hundred seventy-four British Pounds must be paid separately and directly to the Ciarb Headquarters UK. The Ciarb HQ will make a direct, separate charge to each candidate. The final amount for candidates using any currency other than British Pounds may vary.
Resit Fees
In case of failure to pass any of Assessments 1, 2, and 3, candidates will not be eligible for the Ciarb Membership and should pass the re-sit of the relevant Assessment under a subsequent ARM Course run by the Ciarb HQ or the Branch.