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THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINATIONS BOARD
ASSESSMENT MATTERS
IEB AT A GLANCE
An independent assessment body accredited by Umalusi to offer the National Senior
Certificate (NSC) and the General Education and Training Certificate.
A trusted presence in South African education since 1989, with over three decades of
assessment expertise.
256 independent high schools across South Africa are registered with the IEB.
124 independent primary schools currently participate in the IEB’s Primary School
Initiative (psi).
Learning pathways supported from primary school through to Further Studies and
adult education.
These figures reflect sustained confidence – not only in IEB qualifications,
but in the standards behind them.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. It is not only about the next grade or the next set
of results – it is about opportunity, progression, and where those choices can take a child over time.
For parents who choose independent education, the question is not simply “Will my child do well now?”
It is “Will this education hold its value – years from now?”
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