ICB Exams and Coursework

What is the ICB pass mark?

In order to pass the ICB course you need to achieve an overall mark of 60% or higher. This grade is calculated based on your coursework and the assessment. You must get at least 50% for the assessment regardless of your overall mark.

Coursework:

The work you do during your course counts for 30% of your overall mark.

Your coursework forms part of your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). Once you have registered with the ICB for your assessment, you will be sent your PoE. During your course you will need to complete the assignments and tests found in your PoE. You must complete all the assignments and tests before your assessment and include them in your PoE.

Assessment:

Your assessment counts for 70% of your overall mark. You’ll take your PoE with you when you go to write your assessment. It is complete once your assessment is added to it.

Important: You need to make sure that everything is included in your PoE before you go to write your assessment. You cannot send the ICB anything else for your PoE after you have handed it in. Your PoE is then assessed by an ICB registered assessor, who uses it to determine whether or not you have passed.

What do I need to do to register for my assessments?

Register with the ICB and pay the annual registration fee:

If it is your first time studying with the ICB, you will need to register with them via their Student Portal (see www.icb.org.za) and pay the student registration fee. This fee is due every year that you are studying with them.

Submit an assessment entry form and pay the assessment fee:

For each subject you have chosen you will need to pay the assessment fee and submit an assessment entry form. This can be done via the ICB Student Portal. It is important that you register for your assessments before the cut off dates. You can view the due dates for assessment entries on the ICB website. Your assessment will be carried forward to the next assessment date if you do not get your entry in on time.

Once you have registered for your assessment, the ICB will send you your PoE. If you haven’t registered for an assessment, you won’t be sent a PoE and you will not be allowed to write any assessments. It takes around 3-4  weeks from submitting your forms and proof of payment to receiving your PoE.

Important: You can only write your assessment if you have entered before the closing date, paid the assessment fee and your ICB annual student registration fee.

When and where are the ICB assessments?

Assessments are written on specific dates set by the ICB at approved assessment venues. You can find a list of the assessment venues here and the ICB timetable for dates here. Distance learning students can write ICB assessments in February, May, July, September and November. Before you attend your assessment, make sure that you have read and understood the ICB Assessment Assessment Policy.

What if there are no assessment centres close to me?

You can apply to the ICB for a private invigilation at an additional cost.

Can I postpone an assessment?

Voluntary postponement:

If you are unable to write on the date you registered for your assessment, you can request to postpone your assessment. This needs to be done by the dates stipulated on the ICB timetable and you will need to pay an assessment postponement fee. If approved, the ICB will automatically assign your assessment to the next assessment date on their timetable. You can only postpone your assessment once.

Medical postponement:

You can apply for a medical postponement with a medical certificate. The ICB must receive this no later than two weeks after your original assessment date. Medical postponements are given at the discretion of the ICB and no fees are charged. If your postponement is granted, you will automatically be allocated to the next assessment date.

What happens if I miss an assessment?

If you are absent for a final assessment, did not postpone it in time, and don’t have a medical reason, you will forfeit the assessment fee and the opportunity to write. You’ll have to start the subject over by re-entering for the assessment and getting a new PoE.

What happens if I do not pass my ICB assessment?

You can rewrite an assessment (get a supplementary assessment) once if you don’t pass the first time. You will, however need to rewrite the assessment within 12 months of your original assessment date and you will need to pay the rewrite fee.

We recommend that rewrites are done as soon as possible, as subject content changes annually. You must get 60% or more to pass your supplementary assessment.

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