The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) is pleased to announce the release of the May/June 2024 International Secondary Certificate (ISC) results written by candidates in eSwatini, Namibia, and Mozambique. The ISC, developed by the IEB and the first international school-leaving qualification from Africa is recognised internationally as a top-quality demanding curriculum. It has been benchmarked by reputable national and international bodies and found to be equivalent to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) offered in South Africa as well as international school leaving qualifications. Learners who pass the ISC with Merit or the ISC Advanced can be admitted for studies at South African and international universities.
A total of 91 learners from eSwatini, Namibia, and Mozambique wrote their 2024 May/June ISC examinations from 8 to 28 May 2024. There was a pass rate of over 92% for the 157 subject entries. Learners wrote the 2024 May/June examinations at six different venues across three countries (1 in eSwatini, 1 in Mozambique, and 4 in Namibia).
Ms. Confidence Dikgole, Chief Executive Officer of the IEB, confirmed that the exams were conducted smoothly without any irregularities, thus ensuring the integrity thereof is maintained. Prof Sarah Howie, Director of the SU-UIC, shared this sentiment at the meeting held to approve the release of results, stating “We (SU-UIC) regard this as a very successful examination sitting”.
The 2024 May/June ISC examination is the second sitting since inception of the ISC qualification. One hundred and sixteen learners have taken the mid -year examinations since they were offered in May 2023 and May 2024.
A GLOBAL QUALIFICATION DEVELOPED IN AFRICA
The ISC is the first international schooling qualification developed within Africa. It is quality assured by Stellenbosch University’s Unit for International Credentialing (SU-UIC). The qualification has been evaluated by Universities South Africa (USAf), and it was found that learners who achieve the ISC with Merit or the ISC Advanced may be admitted to South African universities for diploma or degree studies.
UK Ecctis, a leading service provider in the recognition and evaluation of qualifications and skills internationally, conducted a benchmark study of the ISC and has confirmed that the qualification is comparable to the Australian, UK, and Kenyan school leaving qualifications.
“On behalf of the IEB Board of Directors and all of us at the IEB, I extend our congratulations to the learners who sat the 2024 May/June examinations for their excellent achievements. “We also express our gratitude to all the participating schools for their hard work and commitment to the ISC,” added Ms Confidence Dikgole, Chief Executive Officer, of the IEB.
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About Independent Examinations Board (IEB)
With its roots firmly etched in Africa, the IEB is a proudly South African assessment body of choice for schools and adult education. The mission of the IEB is to advance quality teaching and learning through the design, delivery and promotion of innovative and relevant assessments and services. To learn more about IEB visit the website www.ieb.co.za