ICF ACC passing score and exam results
You need a scaled score of 460 to pass the ICF ACC Exam. ICF reports scores on a 200–600 scale. Expect a preliminary result after you finish and an official update to your ICF record within one week.
What is a scaled score?
ICF reports the exam outcome on a common scale. Its published passing score does not give candidates a raw answer-count conversion. Dividing 460 by 600 gives a proportion of the scale’s upper number, which tells you nothing about how many questions you need to answer correctly.
Record practice results as correct answers out of the set attempted. Two sets with the same raw score can show different study needs because they cover different topics and levels of difficulty.
Do all 60 questions count?
ICF’s ACC Candidate Guide identifies 10 of the 60 questions as unscored field-test items. You will not know which items they are during the exam, so give each question the same attention.
Should you guess when unsure?
ICF applies no penalty for incorrect answers. Eliminate choices that conflict with the facts in the question, choose the strongest remaining option and keep moving. Use the review controls within the active section if you have time to return to it.
When do you receive the result?
You receive a preliminary result at the end of the exam. ICF says it updates your record with official results within one week and sends a credential confirmation or retake instructions. Use the official record or email when you need to confirm the credential decision.
How to use an unsuccessful score report
Use any relative domain feedback in your report to choose what to revisit first. Then compare your practice notes for a more specific pattern. For example, repeated errors on sponsor requests point to a focused review of confidentiality and agreements.
Retest your reasoning in a fresh example. For each missed or guessed answer, write down the rule, the clue you overlooked and the action you would choose next time.
What happens if you do not pass?
ICF lists a US$105 retake fee. Wait 14 days after the first attempt and 30 days after later attempts. Use the retake instructions in your results email. Check remaining attempts and authorisation with ICF before paying or booking.
A better readiness standard than a single percentage
- You can explain why the best answer fits the coaching role
- Your performance is steady across ethics, boundaries and competencies
- You finish two 30-question sections within 39 minutes each
- You review mistakes without memorising question wording
- You can distinguish two plausible options using the agreement, ethics and client partnership
Frequently asked questions
What score do I need to pass the ICF ACC Exam?
The current passing standard is 460 on a scaled score range from 200 to 600.
How many correct answers do I need?
ICF publishes the scaled threshold of 460. Use your correct-answer count to review practice work and track progress across topics.
Are wrong answers penalised?
ICF applies no penalty for incorrect answers, so make a choice for every question.
How soon can I retake the ACC Exam?
ICF lists a 14-day wait after the first attempt and a 30-day wait after later attempts. Each retake currently costs US$105.
Official sources
Exam policies can change. Use these first-party pages to confirm details before applying, paying or scheduling.