Why are we affiliated to the IEB?
The IEB is the Independent Examination Board that caters for the
majority of private/independent schools of Southern Africa. Their main
function is to provide Umalusi accredited examinations/assessments for
the two exit levels, namely Grade 9 (GETC) and Grade 12 (NSC). These
examinations are based on the National Curriculum, as set by the
Department of Education.
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Each
of South Africa’s nine provinces has their own Board of Education which
sets their exams. The IEB can be viewed as the Board of Education for a
‘tenth province’. All the different provinces have to adhere to the
standards set out by Umalusi, which is the national watch dog of
standards, as well as the standardisation of the expected outcomes
achieved at the different levels.
Students
writing the IEB examinations have acquired the necessary skills to
successfully complete their tertiary studies. This statement is
supported by a study that was conducted by The University of Cape Town.
Universities
from the Commonwealth countries favourably look at applications from
IEB candidates because of the validity and reliability of the IEB’s
results.
Apart from the
assessment aspect, the IEB is also involved with the training of, and
creating network opportunities for, teachers affiliated with the IEB.
Annual User Group Conferences, Regional Conferences and Cluster
meetings ensure that the above outcome is achieved.
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