To write your finals, you need to make an ICB exam booking first. You can choose when, where and how you want to write your exam. Once you have made your booking and paid your course fees, you will get access to your ICB digital portfolio of evidence (PoE).
How Can I Book ICB Exam?
If you are studying ICB courses via distance learning, you can follow these easy steps to make your ICB exam booking on the ICB student portal:
- Go to enter assessments
- Select a subject to write
- Pick an exam venue
- Choose an available exam date
- Add items to basket
- Get a final review of selected items
- Make a payment
Go To Enter Assessments
Once you have registered as an ICB student, you can book your exam on the student portal. On the left side of the screen, click on ‘enter assessments’. You will be able to book your final exam from here.
Select A Subject To Write
Choose a subject that you would like to write during the exam from the drop-down menu. Make sure that the subjects you choose fit your career, goals and that you are prepared to write. You should also ensure that you are choosing the correct information.
Pick An Exam Venue
After choosing a subject, you need to choose an exam venue. You can choose to write between the paper or online exam if it is available for that subject. If you want to write the paper exam, you must ensure that you are close to one of the five exam venues in South Africa:
- Akasia Country Club
- Glenwood Presbyterian Church
- Benoni Central Methodist Church
- Goodwood Sports Club
- IBTC – Sandton
Since there are limited exam venues available, the venues fill up quickly. To get a seat at the exam, ensure that you book your exam quickly to avoid missing out on writing your finals.
Choose An Available Exam Date
After selecting the subjects and venue, you will need to search for available assessment dates. You will get a list with the available dates where you need to choose one on which you would like to write. Make sure that you are available to write on that day before you choose.
Add Items To Basket
All the items you chose will appear on the screen. Click on ‘add to basket’ when you are complete and happy with your choice. Here you can check if the items are correct. If not, you can click on the ‘x’ to remove it or clear the basket to start all over again.
Get A Final Review Of Selected Items
You will have one last chance to check the items you chose. If you proceed to checkout and make a payment, you will not be able to make any changes. You can use this opportunity to check if the billing address is correct. Click submit when you are done to make a payment.
Make A Payment
You can pay via credit card, debit card or EFT. All payments on the ICB student portal are secure through PayFast. After paying for the booking, you will get access to your digital portfolio of evidence (PoE).
How Do I Register For ICB?
You must create a profile on the student portal before you can register as an ICB student:
- Open the latest version of Google Chrome.
- Search and click on the ICB website.
- Go to the student login at the top of the page.
- Click ‘register’ to start the process.
- Complete the form and click ‘register’ again to go to the learner registration page.
To complete your sign-up, you must fill in the learner registration information. This includes your:
- Learner information
- Contact details
- Learner specifics
- Demographic
- Confirmation
ICB Student Portal
Distance learning students can easily complete a wide range of administrative activities on the ICB student portal:
- Register as a new ICB student.
- Book your ICB exam.
- Print ICB exam confirmations.
- View your results.
- Update your personal information.
- Make secure payments.
Register As A New ICB Student
Sign-up to study ICB courses on the student portal. It is quick and easy for all students to create a profile when they study ICB via distance learning.
Book Your ICB Exam
Here you can book your ICB exam and pay the exam fees. Once you have completed the process to book your finals, you can get started on your portfolio of evidence (PoE).
Print ICB Exam Confirmations
To confirm your exam, you can print ICB exam confirmations. You can find this in the ‘view my exams’ tab on your student portal. You can also download the confirmation in PDF.
View Your Results
You can easily view your results for both your assignments, test and finals on the portal. Since your coursework is auto-marked, you will get your results immediately.
Update Your Personal Information
If there are any changes to your personal details, you can update the information on the portal. You need to ensure that your personal details are correct to reduce the risk of any admin issues.
Make Secure Payments
All payment on the student portal is made via Payfast. Since you need to add your banking details to the site, this ensures that you can make secure and protected payments every time.
How Much Is ICB Exam Fees 2023?
From late fees to recognition of prior learning, listed below are ICB course fees for 2023:
Registration Fee
The annual registration fee covers all administrative duties that are not directly related to the ICB exam.
| Annual student registration fee | R500 |
Exam Fees
ICB Exam fees are directly related to your final exams:
| Assessment fees for PoE | R915 |
| Assessment postponement fee per subject | R375 |
| Assessment late entry fee per subject | R585 |
| Assessment re-mark and examiners report fee | R1350 |
| Private invigilator admin fee | R2200 |
| ICB programme certificate reprint | R440 |
| FASSET certificate reprint | R440 |
| Workplace PoE assessment (Learnerships) | R1800 |
Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) Fees
Pay your recognition of prior learning (RPL) fees and get a headstart in your education. Students will be able to use their relevant qualifications or work experience to further their studies.
| RPL/Exemption application fee | R600 |
| RPL/Exemption fee per subject (no PoE required) | R475 |
| RPL/Exemption PoE fee per subject (with PoE) | R1050 |
ICB Exam Timetable 2025
To help you stay updated on all the important dates, you can use the ICB exam timetable 2025. Here you will find the:
- Month you will write your finals.
- Type of exam for your exam.
- Closing date for all exam entries.
- Last date you can postpone your exam.
- PoE completion deadline.
- Release date for your results.
- RPL and RTAP exam details.
- Important information concerning your exams.
ICB Exam Dates
All the exam dates for the year 2025/26 are listed on the ICB exam timetable. On the timetable, you can find the subjects listed in alphabetical order to make it easier for you to follow.
ICB Exam Postponement
Write your finals at a later date with ICB exam postponement. Distance learning student can postpone their exams on the student portal to the next available exam date for the subject. You also need to pay the postponement fee.
Apply For A Mitigating Postponement
A mitigating postponement is also known as a no-charge postponement. You will not need to pay a fee if the reason for the postponement is beyond your control. Complete the no-charge postponement form to apply.
How Does ICB Online Exams Work?
ICB online exams take place online at a location of your choice. These exams are from 09:00 to 13:00, but all sessions close automatically at 16:30. To write the exam, you must meet the online exam requirements and complete the pre-check.
ICB Online Exams Technical Requirements
The ICB online exam technical requirements are all the tools you need to complete your finals. Without them all, you will not be able to complete the exam:
- Stable internet connectivity
- Hardware
- Software
Stable Internet Connectivity
Since the exam takes place online, you need to have a stable internet connection for the duration of the exam. You must have:
- A wired connection – preferably network cable
- Up to 5GB data for the exam.
Hardware
This includes the hardware permitted to complete the exam. This does not include study notes or material. It includes:
- A desktop computer or laptop
- Webcam with a 1280×720 resolution
- 4GB ram
- Basic or scientific calculator
Software
To write the exam without any issues, you must ensure that you have the following software for both Windows and Mac users:
- Windows 8 or 10 – Windows users
- Mac OSX Sierra – Mac users
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- PDF reader
- Adobe scan
ICB Online Exam Technical Systems Check
The technical systems checks ensure that your devices meet all the requirements. This reduces of chances of connectivity issues and assists in invigilating students during their finals. ICB online exam technical systems check reviews if:
- The mic and webcam are connected.
- You can record an image during the check on your device.
- Your device is connected to the internet.
- You can stream during the check.
How Must I Contact The ICB During The Online Exam?
Go to ICB Macci and chat with the ICB technical support team using the chat function. You can contact them with any technical issues that you might be experiencing. They will be available for the duration of the online exam.
Is ICB Exams Open Book?
No, ICB exams are not open book. You are not allowed to have any coursework, study material or notes with you during the exam. This includes both paper and online exams. If you are caught with any study material, you will be disqualified from the exam.
ICB Exam Results
Classroom-based students can get their results from their college. Distance learning students view their results on the student portal. Your results will also be emailed to you.
How Is ICB Marks Calculated?
Your ICB results are a combination of your digital portfolio of evidence (PoE) and final exam:
- ICB Poe counts 30% towards your final mark.
- Final exam counts 70% towards your results.
What Is The Pass Mark For ICB Exam?
To pass your ICB exams, you need to get at least:
- 50% in your ICB final exam
- 60% as a final pass mark
Please note: There are no pass requirements for ICB digital portfolio of evidence (PoE). But you must pass all your assignments and tests to be considered competent.
What Happens When You Fail An ICB Exam?
You have two options when you fail the ICB final exam:
- Rewrite
- Re-mark
Rewrite
Get a second chance to pass your ICB course with an exam rewrite. Apply for the rewrite as soon as you get your results and pay the full exam fee. If the next available exam date is within the same calendar year, you do not need to complete a new portfolio of evidence (PoE).
Re-mark
ICB pride itself in delivering quality education and completing the ICB exam without error. But if you think your marks are miscalculated, you can request a re-mark. An examiner will issue a full report on your results. You must apply within a month of getting your results and pay the re-mark fees.
ICB Courses
There are three ICB courses you can study with us from anywhere in South Africa via distance learning:
- Accounting Courses
- Business Management Courses
- Office Administration Courses
Accounting Courses
Become a successful accountant or top bookkeeper with our Accounting Courses.
- Junior Bookkeeping Course
- Senior Bookkeeper Course
- Technical Financial Accounting Course
- Certified Financial Accounting Course
Business Management Courses
Start your career as a small business manager or entrepreneur with our Business Management Courses.
- Small Business Financial Management Course
- Office Admin Business Management Course
- Business Management Financial Accounting Course
Office Administration Courses
Take the first step as a successful office administrator or executive personal assistant with our Office Administration Courses.
- Junior Office Administration Course
- Higher Certificate Office Administration Course
- Office Administration Diploma Course
What Are The ICB Entry Requirements?
You must be able to read, write and understand English to study ICB courses with us. You will also need to meet the following requirements:
| Course | Entry requirements |
| Accounting Courses | Grade 10 certificate |
| Business Management Courses | Grade 11 certificate |
| Office Administration Courses | Matric certificate or equivalent |
Is ICB Recognised In South Africa?
Yes, ICB courses are recognised in South Africa and internationally. This means you can become an esteemed accountant in countries like the UK or your very own country. This opens plenty of job opportunities with high salaries for you.
ICB Equivalent Qualifications
Each ICB course is equal to a level on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF):
Accounting Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Junior Bookkeeping Course | NQF L3 |
| Senior Bookkeeping Course | NQF L4 |
| Technical Financial Accounting National Diploma Course | NQF L5 |
| Certified Financial Accounting National Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Business Management Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Small Business Financial Management Course | NQF L4 |
| Office Admin Business Management Course | NQF L5 |
| Business Management Financial Accounting National Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Office Administration Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Junior Office Administration Course | NQF L5 |
| Higher Certificate Office Administration Course | NQF L5 |
| Office Administration Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Get Certified in Bookkeeping With ICB Courses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ICB is a good qualification to achieve. It teaches you the latest business and finance skills that will help you thrive in your career. It is also recognised in South Africa and abroad. You will have more job opportunities to choose from in a variety of industries.
No, you cannot study directly through ICB. You can, however, study further with ICB training providers. These are accredited institutions that offer ICB courses across South Africa. Training providers will give you academic support and study material to succeed in your studies.
No, Unisa does not immediately accept ICB courses. If you meet their requirements, you might be able to qualify for recognition of prior learning. You can use your relevant work experience or qualification to study further and study further.
