Is IEB harder than SACAI?

CambriLearn offers an IEB-aligned approach for Grade 10, based on the South African National Curriculum (CAPS). This pathway emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving and the practical application of knowledge. Grade 10 learners can choose between two examination boards; the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) or the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI).

While both follow CAPS and lead to the same Umalusi-accredited National Senior Certificate (NSC), the key difference lies in their assessment styles: IEB places greater emphasis on analytical and application-based evaluations, whereas SACAI focuses on structured, standardised assessments. Both pathways provide credible routes to university admissions locally and internationally.