ICB exam venues are exam centres approved by ICB. This is an excellent option for distance learning students who want to take paper exams but do not attend classes face-to-face. From Cape Town to Pretoria, you can find approved exam venues across South Africa.
Where Are The ICB Exam Venues?
Currently, six sites are listed as ICB exam venues:
- Akasia Country Club
- Glenwood Presbyterian Church
- Benoni Central Methodist Church
- Goodwood Sports Club
- Damelin – East London
- IBTC – Sandton
Which Venue Should I Choose?
To write the paper exam, you must choose a venue closest to you. If there are no venues in your area, you can choose to write the ICB online exam. This allows you to write at a location of your choice.
Did you know: You can apply for private invigilation? This is available to students who live more than 200km from an exam centre. You must meet the terms and conditions, such as getting approval for a private invigilator and paying the 2023 application fee of R2100.
ICB Student Portal
Distance learning students can use the ICB student portal to choose an exam venue. Other administrative duties they can complete on the portal include:
- Register with ICB
- Make payments
- View your results
- Update personal information
- Print confirmations
- Book your exam
How Can I Book ICB Exam?
Follow these six easy steps to book your ICB exam:
- Pick the subject you would like to write.
- Choose a venue.
- Select an available exam date from the drop-down list.
- ‘Add to basket’.
- Review all items in your basket to ensure they are correct.
- Make a payment.
ICB Exams
There are three ICB exams you can write:
- Paper exams
- Online exams
- Private invigilation
Paper Exams
ICB paper exams take place at ICB-approved exam venues. This means you will write your finals in person.
Online Exams
An online exam takes place at a location of your choice. But you need to meet the online exam technical requirements.
Private Invigilation
Students who live too from an exam venue can apply for a private invigilator. But they must be ICB-approved and meet the requirements.
ICB Exam Fees 2023
The ICB exam fees 2023 are listed below:
Assessment fees for digital portfolio of evidence (PoE) | R785 |
Assessment postponement fee per subject | R330 |
Late entry per subject assessment fee | R560 |
Assessment re-mark and examiners report fee | R1200 |
Private invigilator admin fee | R2100 |
Certificate reprint ICB programme fee | R400 |
FASSET certificate reprint fee (including postage) | R400 |
Workplace PoE assessments fee | R1450 |
ICB Timetable 2023
Get all the important dates and details on the ICB exam timetable 2023. It lists:
- Paper and online exams – You can find the paper and online exams for classroom and distance learning. However, there are paper exams exclusive to classroom students.
- Exam dates – Listed are all the exam dates for the calendar year 2023/2024.
- Postponement deadline – The exam timetable lists the due date for postponement per exam month.
- PoE completion deadline – You can find the completion deadline dates on the timetable. Make sure you complete it ahead of time to qualify for the exam.
- Results release dates – Find out when you will receive your exam results per subject.
- RPL and RTAP – Get important RPL and RTAP dates, from when you will receive your results to postponement due dates.
- Useful exam information – This includes exam start times and the limited distance venues available. So you need to secure your seat at the exam venue early.
ICB Exam Postponement
If you want to write your ICB exam later, you can apply for a postponement. You must apply to write at the next available exam date and pay the postponement fee.
Did you know: You can apply for a mitigating postponement? This means you do not need to pay a fee if you have a valid reason for postponing.
How Long Is The ICB Exam?
Each exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes in length. This includes both paper and online exams. Paper exams start at 09:00 until 12:30. You can take your online exam anywhere between 09:00 and 13:00. However, all online exam sessions close at 16:30.
How Do ICB Online Exams Work?
You can write ICB online exams at a location of your choosing. You must complete the technical checks in your PoE and meet the technical requirements to write the exam.
What Are The Technical Systems Check?
The technical systems checks if your device meets the online exam requirements. It helps invigilate students and ensure that the online exam rules are met. The check reviews if:
- Your camera/webcam and microphone are working.
- You can record an image while you complete the check.
- There is an internet connection when you complete your check.
- You can stream a recording.
Please note. Complete the check as many times as you want, but you must do it before and on the day of your exam.
What Are The Online Exam Requirements?
The online exam requirements are all the tools and connectivity requirements each student writing the online exam must meet.
Internet
- At least 5GB data
- Wired internet connection
- 5MB download speed
Hardware
- Once laptop/ desktop computer
- 1280×720 resolution webcam
- 4GB ram
- Basic or scientific calculator
Software
- Windows users – Windows 8 or 10
- Mac users – Mac OSX Sierra
- Updated version of Google Chrome
- Microsoft office
- Adobe scan
- PDF reader
How Should I Contact ICB During Online Exams?
Click on the chat box on ICB Macci. This will connect you with ICB technical support. If you experience any issues, you can reach out to them.
ICB Exam Results
Your ICB results are comprised of your portfolio of evidence (PoE) and your final exam.
- The PoE counts 30% towards your overall results
- Your finals make up 70% of your marks.
Where to Find Your ICB Results?
Classroom students will receive their results from their college. Distance learning student can get their results on the student portal. Your results will also be sent to you via email.
What Is The Pass Mark For ICB Exam?
To pass your finals, you need to get at least:
- 50% in your ICB exam
- 60% as an overall mark
What Happens If You Fail An ICB Exam?
You can rewrite the subject. Write the exam on the next available date and pay the fee. There is also the option to re-mark your exam. Pay the re-mark fee, and an examiner will check your work and issue a full report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, ICB exams are not open-book tests. You will be disqualified from the exam if caught with unauthorised material. This includes textbooks and study notes.
No, there are no ICB past exam papers. You are not allowed to take screenshots of the exams during the online exam. Students writing paper exams must hand in all question papers at the venue.
ICB graduates can study with Unisa via recognition of prior learning (RPL). Unisa reviews each application. So you might qualify to use your credits and study one of their relevant courses.
Yes, all ICB qualifications are recognised. Each qualification is SAQA-registered and meets NQF standards. So you stand a chance to start your career from anywhere in South Africa.
It can take up to three years to complete an ICB course. This includes all ICB diploma courses. But you can get your first qualification after just one year of studying.
