??Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票's Unit for International Credentialling (SU-UIC) is proud to reflect on a milestone in advancing accessible international education on the continent. In June 2025, the SU-UIC approved the release of the sixth offerin Independent Examinations Board's (IEB) May 2025 International Secondary Certificate (ISC) and Further Studies examination results — marking a significant step in the continued rollout of Africa's first international school-leaving qualification.
The ISC, externally quality assured by the SU-UIC, offers a credible, contextually relevant, and affordable international alternative to traditional school-leaving qualifications. Now in its sixth examination sitting, the qualification continues to grow in reach and impact.
In the May 2025 examination sitting, 79 candidates wrote the ISC examinations across 14 subjects, while a further 895 candidates sat for the Further Studies examinations. The total number of learners that took the Further Studies examinations increased compared to 699 in May 2024. The ISC examinations were conducted across independent schools in Namibia, Mozambique, and Eswatini, highlighting the programme's regional footprint.
The SU-UIC is responsible for external quality assurance, maintaining international standards and oversight, and confirmed that the examinations were conducted under conditions that ensured fairness, validity, and reliability. The Unit found no evidence of irregularities that could compromise the integrity of the results and commended the IEB on its well-run, rigorous examinations.
Universities South Africa (USAf) previously concluded that candidates who obtain the IEB ISC with merit or at an advanced level and are offered a place at a South African higher education institution, will have met the minimum requirements for admission to a degree programme.
This continued success underscores the potential of the ISC to contribute meaningfully to educational transformation in Africa. By offering an internationally benchmarked qualification that is an affordable alternative, flexible and academically rigorous, the ISC offers broader access to higher education and employment opportunities regionally and internationally.
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