ICB exam registration for 2023 is now open! So you can go ahead with booking your exam and creating a study schedule. But before you dive in, check out the registration closing dates, the exam fees, exam venue options and more.
What Are The ICB Exam Dates 2023?
Check out the ICB exam dates below. You can also download the timetable so that you have your own personal copy.
What Are The ICB Registration Fees?
The ICB registration fees change every year. In 2023, it costs R430. You have to pay a registration fee every year you are studying with ICB. This fee covers all the admin costs involved with your course.
What Are The ICB Exam Fees In 2023?
Each exam costs R785. But depending on your circumstances, there might be other fees related to your exams. Explore them with us:
Exam Fees | R 785 |
Exam Postponement Fee (per subject) | R 330 |
Exam Late Entry Fee | R 560 |
Remark Fee (per subject) | R 1200 |
Private Invigilator Fee | R 2100 |
ICB Programme Certificate (including postage) | R 400 |
FASSET Certificate Reprint (including postage) | R 400 |
Workplace PoE Assessment (Learnerships) | R 1450 |
How Do I Pay ICB?
If you are a classroom-based student, you will pay through your college. Distance learners have to make direct payments to ICB. Do not worry, it is a simple process. You have three payment options:
- Credit card/debit card
- Instant EFT
- EFT/Bank Payments
All these payments can be made via the ICB student portal. This platform is safe and secure. ICB’s banking details are available on your invoice.
Please note: ICB does not accept debit orders or cash payments. If cash is your only option, make a deposit at your nearest FNB and send your proof of payment to ICB.
When Do ICB Exam Registrations Close For 2023?
The closing dates for ICB exam registration depend on which month you plan to write the exam. You can use the table we created below to find out the exact dates and plan your personal exam timetable.
Exam Month | Exam Type | Closing Date |
April 2023 | Online | 24 February 2023 |
May 2023 | Paper | 31 March 2023 |
June 2023 | Online | 28 April 2023 |
July 2023 | Online | 26 May 2023 |
August 2023 | Paper | 7 July 2023 |
September 2023 | Online | 28 July 2023 |
October 2023 | Online | 25 August 2023 |
November 2023 | Paper | 29 September 2023 |
December 2023 | Online | 27 October 2023 |
How Can I Register For ICB Exams?
Here is how to book your ICB exam:
- Open the student portal.
- Click ‘enter assessment’ on the left side of your screen.
- Choose your subject.
- Pick your exam venue.
- Choose an exam date.
- Click ‘add to basket’.
- Double-check your basket and then click ‘checkout’.
- Submit the exam booking.
- Pay the exam fee.
- Make sure you receive an exam confirmation via email.
Please note: You can only book for an exam if you have paid your annual registration fee.
Where Do I Write ICB Exams?
If you want to write the paper-based exams, you should know that there are important changes to the venues in 2023. There are fewer in-person exam venues. You can only write at:
- Akasia Country Club
- Benoni Central Methodist Church
- Damelin – East London
- Glenwood Presbyterian Church
- Goodwood Sports Club
- IBTC Sandton
You can write the ICB online exam from home, with your training provider, at the office or wherever there is a computer that meets the requirements. But make sure you take note of the rules.
How Do I Register At The ICB Student Portal?
Start your study journey by following a few simple steps:
- Make sure you use a PC and not a cellphone.
- Use Google Chrome.
- On the portal, click ‘register’.
- Fill in all the forms provided.
- After each form, click ‘next step’ until you are done.
- Select ‘submit’ to complete your registration.
- You will then receive a confirmation email.
How Do ICB Online Exams Work?
You can write online exams every month. They will be invigilated digitally. Unlike in previous years, every subject now has an online exam date. Before you write the online exam, you must ensure your computer meets the technical requirements.
How Must I Contact ICB During The Online Exam?
No need to panic, ICB has a full team on standby to help you on exam day. There will be a chatbox on MACCI you can use to ask for help. You will only see the chatbox once your exam starts. If you have issues during the exam checks, open a separate tab for MACCI, and you will see the chatbox there.
Are ICB Exams Open Book?
No, ICB exams are not open book.
Is The Format of The ICB Online Exam The Same As The Paper-Based Exam?
Yes, the format of the ICB paper and online exams are the same. The only difference is that one is digital and the other is on paper. The structure of the exams includes:
- True or false
- Multiple choice
- Long questions
- Fill in the gap
When Will I Receive My ICB Results?
There are separate release dates for each ICB exam. You can add these dates to your calendar, so you are prepared when the big day arrives.
Exam Month | Results Release Dates |
April 2023 | 19 May 2023 |
May 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
June 2023 | 21 July 2023 |
July 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
August 2023 | 29 September 2023 |
September 2023 | 20 October 2023 |
October 2023 | 17 November 2023 |
November 2023 | 22 December 2023 |
December 2023 | 19 January 2024 |
What Is The ICB Pass Mark?
You must achieve a mark of at least 50% for your exam. To pass your course, you must have a combined mark of at least 60%. This mark is made up of your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and your final exam.
What Is The ICB Pass Rate?
ICB has a very high pass rate. Over 25 000 students have graduated with an ICB qualification in the last five years.
What Happens If You Fail An ICB Exam?
You can either rewrite the exam or request a re-mark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No you cannot study directly through ICB. They are not a training provider. If you wish to study ICB Courses, you must enrol at an accredited college such as Skills Academy. We offer all ICB programmes and have highly qualified lecturers to help you pass your course.
The ICB exam is three hours long.
There are four ICB courses you can study:
Yes you can. To study ICB Bookkeeping, all you need is Grade 10 and a good understanding of English.
