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The IEB CurriculumThe National Senior Certificate online

CambriLearn is an accredited online private school registered with the Independent Examinations Board. Grade 10 is enrolling now: a structured academic year, qualified teachers, School-Based Assessments, and a path to the NSC examined by the IEB.

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Four connected school experiences, working as one school. Your child's IEB pathway runs on all four.

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CambriCampus

The live school day: timetabled lessons with qualified subject teachers, the campus your child logs into every day.

CambriPathways

Six accredited pathways, each one leading to a recognised qualification. The IEB pathway is one of them.

CambriCommunity

Clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Learning is online. The relationships are real.

CambriCommand

The parent view: attendance, progress and standing, visible as the week runs.

Why this pathway

Why parents choose the IEB at CambriLearn

Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.

01

Examined by the Independent Examinations Board

IEB schools teach the same CAPS curriculum as every South African school. The difference is the examination: IEB papers test understanding, application and reasoning.

02

The same NSC, recognised across South Africa

The National Senior Certificate written through the IEB is quality-assured by Umalusi and accepted by South African universities on the same basis as any NSC.

03

A structured academic year

Set terms, scheduled assessments and fixed examination periods. The IEB requires the structure, and it keeps learners on track.

04

Marks that build through the year

School-Based Assessments carry 25% of the final NSC mark, so steady work through the year counts. Final examinations carry the remaining 75%.

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Grade 10, enrolling now

The IEB pathway begins with Grade 10, taught with live lessons and recorded content. Grades 11 and 12 open as the cohort moves up.

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A school community, online and in person

CambriCommunity brings students together through clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Classmates turn into real friends.

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The examinations board, explained

What is the IEB?

The Independent Examinations Board is a South African examinations body accredited by Umalusi. IEB schools teach the same CAPS curriculum as every school in the country, but the examinations are known for testing understanding, application and reasoning rather than recall. The qualification at the end is the same National Senior Certificate, and at CambriLearn the IEB pathway is taught fully online on a structured academic year.

Weighing the IEB against CAPS through SACAI? Read our CAPS vs IEB guide.

GradeAgesStatusAssessment
Grade 10Seven subjects, chosen with a consultant15 to 16Enrolling nowSchool-Based Assessments through the year
Grade 11The cohort moves up together16 to 17Coming soonSchool-Based Assessments continue
Grade 12 (Matric)The National Senior Certificate year17 to 18Coming soonFinal IEB examinations at registered centres

School-Based Assessments carry 25% of the final NSC mark and final IEB examinations carry 75%, written at registered examination centres in October and November.

The CambriLearn difference

What makes our IEB pathway different

The IEB examination standard, delivered fully online with the structure of a real school.

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Registered with the IEB

CambriLearn is registered with the Independent Examinations Board, so students write the same IEB examinations and earn the same National Senior Certificate as any IEB school.

Cognia accredited

CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia, which reviews more than 36,000 institutions across 85 countries.

A consultant who knows your child

Every family works with a dedicated academic consultant who understands the FET Phase, the subject choices and your child's goals.

The FET Phase

Grade 10, the first step to the National Senior Certificate

The IEB FET Phase runs from Grade 10 to Grade 12 on a structured academic year. CambriLearn's IEB pathway begins with Grade 10, and Grades 11 and 12 open as the cohort moves up.

Students take seven subjects: four compulsory and three electives, chosen with a consultant to match strengths and university goals.

IEB Grade 10 studentEnrolling now
Ages 15 to 16
7 subjects

IEB Grade 10

Home LanguageFirst Additional LanguageMaths / Maths LitLife Orientation+3 electives

Four compulsory subjects

Home Language, English or Afrikaans. First Additional Language. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Life Orientation.

Three elective subjects

Chosen from options including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies, Geography and History. Your consultant helps match the combination to your child's strengths and university goals.

Not sure if the IEB is the right route? A consultant can compare it with our other pathways.

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"We moved from a bricks-and-mortar IEB school. Same curriculum, same examination standard, without the commute and the burnout."

"My son struggled in a class of forty. He is engaging with the material properly for the first time, and his SBA marks show it."

"We travel for work, and the structured terms keep him on track wherever we are. The IEB route matters to us, and now it works online."

Getting started

From first conversation to first lesson

1

Book a consultation

Talk to an academic consultant about your child's goals, subject choices and entry point.

2

Choose seven subjects

Four compulsory plus three electives, matched to strengths and university goals, on Standard or Premium.

3

Get set up

Meet the teachers, receive the structured term schedule with assessment dates, and log in.

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Start learning

Live lessons, recorded content and School-Based Assessments building the record from day one.

Questions, answered

Common questions from parents

Everything you need to know about the IEB pathway at CambriLearn.

Registered with the IEB
Cognia accredited institution
20+ years teaching online

Grade 10 is enrolling now. Grades 11 and 12 open as the first cohort moves up. The IEB FET Phase covers Grade 10 to Grade 12 and leads to the National Senior Certificate.

Both follow the same CAPS curriculum, both are accredited by Umalusi, and both lead to the same National Senior Certificate. IEB examinations are known for their emphasis on critical thinking and unseen material, while SACAI assessments follow a more familiar format. Our CAPS vs IEB guide compares the routes in detail.

Yes. Every South African university accepts the IEB National Senior Certificate, with no exemptions needed. What matters is subject choice and marks, not which examinations body set the paper.

Yes. The IEB NSC is comparable to UK AS Level standard, and IEB Advanced Programme subjects are comparable to full A Levels. IEB graduates enter universities in the UK, the US, Australia and across Europe.

School-Based Assessments carry 25% of the final NSC mark. They include assignments, tests and internal examinations completed through the term programme, marked by CambriLearn teachers and moderated to IEB standards.

No. The IEB FET Phase follows a structured academic year with set terms, scheduled assessments and fixed deadlines. The IEB requires the structure, and it keeps learners on track.

Final IEB examinations are written at registered IEB examination centres, in line with the national October and November timetable. CambriLearn helps every family locate their nearest centre.

Pricing depends on the package, Standard or Premium, and the subjects chosen, with instalments spread over 10 months. Full details are on our pricing page.

No. CambriLearn is an accredited online private school with qualified teachers, marked assessments and structured terms. Parents support the routine, but the teaching is done by the school.

Enrolment follows the structured term calendar rather than staying open year-round. A consultant confirms the current intake and the right entry point for your child.

It depends on the destination. The IEB leads to the National Senior Certificate, while the International British Curriculum leads to International GCSEs and A Levels. CambriLearn teaches both, and a consultant can compare them for your child.

See where the IEB could take your child

Book a free consultation and leave with a clear recommendation on subjects, electives and entry point.

CambriLearn is registered with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and accredited by Cognia. The IEB is an examinations body accredited by Umalusi, and the National Senior Certificate written through the IEB is quality-assured by Umalusi. Final examinations are written at registered IEB examination centres in South Africa. Grade 10 is currently open for enrolment, with Grades 11 and 12 to follow.

IEB Curriculum guide

See exactly what your child will learn

Get the full picture before you decide: subjects, assessment structure, enrolment steps and what makes the IEB at CambriLearn different.

  • Full subject lists for Grade 10, compulsory and elective options
  • The IEB assessment structure: School-Based Assessments, final examinations and how marks are built
  • How enrolment works, step by step from sign-up to first lesson
  • Registration details: registered with the IEB, the Umalusi-accredited examinations board, and Cognia accredited
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