CSSA Registrations and exams

Annual/First registrations

All students must register annually with the CSSA and have their registration accepted. Payment is due with the application form.

First time students need to submit the following documents:

  • Completed manual registration form 
  • Proof of payment 
  • Certified copy of ID document, 
  • Certified copy of school certificate, or 
  • Other appropriate documents e.g. valid passport, valid study permit, SAQA verification certificate of foreign results, etc.

Once your registration has been approved, you will receive a student number from the CSSA and can register yourself online in order to enrol for your exams.

If your registration and examination fees are not paid before the cut-off date, you will be liable for any outstanding fees. Furthermore if you don’t supply the correct documentation with your enrolment form the CSSA will block your exam enrollment until such time as the correct documentation is provided.

Re-registrations

If you are re-registering with the CSSA you are not required to submit the documentation required for first time students. The CSSA will send you reminders regarding registration fees. Online registration can be done for re-registrations – proof of payment must accompany the registration.

Exam postponement

You can only request to postpone an exam if you have paid your fees in full. Please refer to the postponement closing dates on the CSSA website. Postponements requested after those dates will not be permitted and the examination fees will be forfeited. You are allowed only one postponement per module, which is valid for 6 months. Thereafter you must reregister for the subject. A request for a postponement is only applicable for the following examination sitting.

Exam cancellations

Once registration has closed no cancellation, regardless of the reason, will be accepted. If you cancel your exam before the closing date a 10% cancellation fee will be charged per examination.

Exam timetables

Examinations are written in May and October each year. The timetable is available on CSSA’s website: www.chartsec.co.za.

Exam venues

Official examination centres are posted on the CSSA’s website: www.chartsec.co.za. You can request a special examination centre if you are not in a position to write at the official examination centres. You would need to pay the fees for a special centre in addition to the registration and examination fees.