ICB annual registration fee for 2023 is R430. Kick-start your studies by paying the registration fee and taking the next step on your journey towards higher education.
Are Registration Fees Paid Every Year?
Yes, you need to pay the ICB registration fee each year. This is part of the process of starting your studies with ICB. It covers administrative duties and non-related exam costs.
Is It Compulsory To Pay Registration Fees?
Yes, it is. You can start your ICB course after paying the annual registration fee. You will also only receive your digital portfolio of evidence (PoE) after you have made a payment.
When Should I Pay The Annual Registration Fee?
Pay the fee in January of each academic year. Most students start their studies in the first few months of the year. But if you start your studies later in the academic year, you still need to pay the full registration fee.
Where Should I Pay The Annual Registration Fee?
Classroom-based and distance learning students each have their own way of paying the annual registration fees.
Classroom Students
You can pay your fees to your college. Thereafter, your college will pay the registration fees on your behalf.
Distance Learning Student
If you are studying via distance learning, the registration fees should be paid on the ICB student portal.
ICB Exam Fees 2023
Listed below are the ICB exam fees for 2023:
Registration Fee | |
Annual Student Registration Fee (No member benefits) | R430.00 |
Exam Fees | |
Assessment fees for PoE | R785.00 |
Assessment postponement fee per subject | R330.00 |
Assessment late entry fee per subject | R560.00 |
Assessment Re-mark & Examiners Report | R1200.00 |
Private Invigilator Admin Fee | R2100.00 |
ICB Programme Certificate Re-print | R400.00 |
FASSET Certificate Reprint | R400.00 |
Workplace PoE Assessments (Learnerships) | R1450.00 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ Exemptions Fees | |
RPL/Exemption Application Fee | R510.00 |
RPL/Exemption Fee per Subject (no POE Required) | R430.00 |
RPL PoE Fee per Subject (PoE to be Completed) | R995.00 |
ICB Banking Details
There are various ways in which you can pay your annual registration fees. You can pay your fees on the student portal through:
- Your credit/debit card
- Instant EFT
EFT And Bank Payments
Use the details on your invoice to make payments at the bank.
You cannot pay your fees via:
- Debit orders
- Cash payments – but you can make a deposit at FNB bank using the details on your invoice. Thereafter, you can email ICB proof of payment.
Keep in mind: Use your ICB reference number or SA ID number as the reference for your payments.
How Do I Pay The ICB Annual Registration Fees?
There are two ways to pay your annual registration fees:
Annual Student With No Exams Fees
With this method, you will only pay for your registration fees. You must:
- Sign in to the ICB student portal
- Go to the ‘order products’ menu
- Click on the annual registration fee
- Checkout and make a payment
Annual Student With Exam Fees
Here you will pay for your registration and your ICB exam fees. You must:
- Log in to the student portal
- Go to the ‘enter assessment’ menu
- Choose the registration fees
- Delete the year you are not enrolling for
- Checkout and make a payment
What Are The Costs Of ICB Courses?
ICB is not a college. So the cost of your course fees is determined by your ICB training provider. The ICB only charges you for the exam which includes your PoE.
How Do I Register With ICB?
To register with the ICB, create a student profile on the ICB website.
- Open Google Chrome – any other browser will not work. So if you do not have Chrome, you must install it.
- Search and click on the ICB website.
- Go to the student login page.
- Click on the ‘register’ tab.
- Complete the detail on the form.
- To complete the sign-up and go to the next page and click ‘register’ again.
Learner Registration Page
You must complete the five steps on the learner registration page after creating a profile on the student portal. This will include all your important personal details.
- Learner information
- Contact details
- Learner specifics
- Demographic
- Confirmation
ICB Student Portal
As a distance learning student, you will complete all administrative components on your ICB student portal. On the student portal, you can:
- Register
- Book an ICB exam
- Pay the ICB annual registration and exam fees
- Update personal details
- View your results
- Print exam confirmations
ICB Exam Booking
After completing the registration on the student portal, you need to book an ICB exam:
- Click on ‘enter assessments’
- Choose the subject you want to write
- Select the exam venue
- Search for and click on an available assessment
- Click ‘add to basket’
- Checkout and make a payment
ICB Portfolio Of Evidence
Once you pay the registration fee, you will get access to your digital portfolio of evidence (PoE). It consists of the coursework you will complete during your studies:
- Assignment 1, 2, 3
- Test 1 and 2
Since your PoE is digital, you need to complete it using ICB Macci. It features a helpful PoE checklist that will help you review your progress.
Did you know: You need to complete the PoE by the completion deadline? If you do not, you will not be able to qualify for the exams.
ICB Courses
We offer three accredited ICB courses you can study via distance learning.
Accounting Courses
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Entry requirements: Grade 10.
Business Management Courses
With our Business Management Courses, you will gain quality management skills. Here you will get an introduction to business management and learn basic financial management skills.
Entry requirements: Grade 11.
Office Administration Courses
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Entry requirements: Matric or equivalent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ICB A Recognised Qualification?
Yes, after completing an ICB course, you will get a recognised qualification. The QCTO and ICB accredit ICB courses. This will improve your job opportunities in South Africa and abroad.
ICB Qualification Equivalent
Each ICB qualification is equal to an NQF level and is SAQA-registered.
Course | NQF Level | |
NQF L3 | ||
NQF L4 | ||
NQF L5 | ||
NQF L6 | ||
NQF L4 | ||
NQF L5 | ||
NQF L6 | ||
NQF L5 | ||
NQF L5 | ||
NQF L6 |
You will pass your ICB course if you get at least:
60% in your course
50% in the final exam
Keep in mind: There are no minimum pass requirements for your PoE.
How Are ICB Marks Calculated?
The PoE and the final exam make up the overall mark in your ICB results.
Your PoE counts 30% towards your marks.
The final exams count 70% towards your results.
What Happens If You Fail An ICB Exam?
You can choose to rewrite your ICB exam. You need to:
Re-register for the ICB exam
Pay the exam fees again
If the rewrite is in the same calendar year, you do not need to complete a new PoE
The results from your rewrite are final.
Please note: You can also apply for a re-mark. An examiner will re-mark your final exam and issue a report on the marks you received.
