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Every CambriLearn curriculum leads to externally examined qualifications issued by recognised examination boards. The examination process differs by curriculum. This page explains exactly what happens, what CambriLearn handles, and what families need to arrange.
The level of examination support CambriLearn provides depends on the curriculum pathway. Here is what is managed for each.
CambriLearn is an accredited Pearson Edexcel centre. Exam registration and coordination are handled institutionally. No laboratory practical examinations are required at any level. Results and certificates are issued directly by Pearson Edexcel.
Accredited CentreCambriLearn facilitates registration with SACAI or IEB for all FET Phase students. Grades 10 and 11 examinations are written at home using online proctoring. Grade 12 final examinations are at external centres assigned by the examining body. CambriLearn manages the registration process.
Registration FacilitatedStudents register independently at approved examination centres as private candidates. CambriLearn's Exam Officers assist with centre identification, zone confirmation, and examination codes. Certificates are issued by the examination board via the registered centre.
Guided RegistrationCambriLearn is a Pearson Edexcel-accredited centre. This means examination registration and coordination are handled institutionally for enrolled students. Your child is not a private candidate navigating the process alone.
Pearson Edexcel does not require laboratory practical examinations at any level, including for International GCSE and A Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. All assessment is through written examinations. This is a significant advantage for online learners, removing a common barrier that exists with other British examination boards where science practicals must be completed at a separate facility.
Pearson Edexcel International examinations run twice per year. Students can enter for either session depending on readiness, and can split subjects across sessions to manage workload.
The dual annual sessions contrast with South African matric examinations, which happen once per year in October/November. Edexcel's additional session provides options if a student needs more preparation time or wants to complete qualifications earlier. Students who are not satisfied with a result can re-sit in the next available session without waiting a full year.
Examination entry fees are separate from CambriLearn course fees and are charged per subject. Each subject typically involves multiple papers. CambriLearn communicates fee schedules and deadlines in advance of each session so families can plan accordingly.
Results are released by Pearson Edexcel according to their global schedule, several weeks after each examination session. Statements of results are available online on results day. Certificates are issued directly by Pearson Edexcel, confirming the qualification regardless of where or how the student studied.
Why Edexcel for online learners? The combination of no practical requirement, twice-yearly sessions, and CambriLearn's accredited centre status makes Pearson Edexcel the most streamlined British qualification pathway for online students. Many families combine International British humanities subjects with Edexcel sciences for the strongest university application. Learn more about Pearson Edexcel
International GCSE, AS Level, and A Level examinations are written at independently registered examination centres. CambriLearn's Exam Officers guide families through centre selection and registration. You are supported through the process, not left to navigate it alone.
Students register as private candidates at an approved examination centre. CambriLearn is not an examination centre for these qualifications, so registration is made directly with the chosen centre. CambriLearn's curriculum-specific Exam Officers are available to help families identify a suitable centre, confirm examination zones, components, and subject codes before registration.
To reach the Exam Officers team, email hello@cambrilearn.com. A directory of examination centres is maintained at cambrilearn.com/info/exam-centres.
Examination centres announce when they open for registrations. A good time to begin reaching out is four to five months before the examination window. For November examinations, contact centres in June. For May examinations, contact centres in January. It is always recommended to enquire early, as centres will confirm when registrations are open.
At AS Level, practical examinations are compulsory for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics under the International British curriculum. Students must contact an examination centre that facilitates practical examinations well ahead of time to arrange both practice sessions and formal examination registration.
Studying sciences online? Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are assessed entirely through written examinations with no practical component required at any level. CambriLearn is an accredited Pearson Edexcel centre. Many students combine International British humanities subjects with Edexcel sciences. Learn more about Pearson Edexcel
External examination fees are charged per subject by the examination centre and are not included in CambriLearn course fees. Each subject involves multiple papers, and fees vary between centres and regions. Centres communicate their fee schedules during the registration process.
Students requiring concessions or accommodations (such as extra time, a separate venue, or a reader/scribe) must apply through the examination centre or the British Council directly. Applications should be submitted well in advance of the examination session, as late requests are typically declined. It is the guardian's responsibility to confirm that the chosen centre can provide the required accommodations.
For students in Early Years through Foundation II on the British International curriculum, all tests and examinations are written at home under invigilation by an adult, following CambriLearn's prescribed guidelines. No external examination centre is required at these levels.
CambriLearn facilitates examination registration for all FET Phase (Grade 10 to 12) CAPS and KABV students through SACAI. The examination process changes at each phase, with CambriLearn managing the administrative requirements at every stage.
The examination format depends on the student's grade level. CambriLearn has structured the process so that external examination centres are only required at Grade 12, when final National Senior Certificate examinations are written.
CambriLearn facilitates registration with SACAI for all FET Phase students. A full student report card confirming a passed prior grade is required for registration at Grade 10, 11, and 12, along with the relevant identification documents. Cut-off dates for registration apply, and guardians are responsible for providing all required documentation to CambriLearn in advance of these deadlines.
CambriLearn facilitates registration for all CAPS Grade 12 final examinations. Registration and examination fees are payable upfront when enrolling for Grade 12, separate from course fees and charged per subject.
The examining body assigns the student to an examination centre based on their location. Guardians are given a choice of three centre options and the examining body makes the final assignment. CambriLearn does not influence centre assignments. Grade 12 final examinations cannot be facilitated outside of South Africa.
Grade 12 mid-year examinations and preliminary examinations are written at home using CambriLearn's proctoring system. Only the final examinations in October/November require attendance at an external centre.
Successful candidates receive the National Senior Certificate (NSC), issued by Umalusi. CambriLearn provides the hardcopy certificates by courier to a South African address. For Grades 1 to 11, CambriLearn issues report cards per term as a registered institution.
Students requiring concessions or accommodations should notify the Academic Support team at the beginning of the academic year. It is advised that concessions are in place from Grade 10. When registering for Grade 12 final examinations, guardians must mention any required concessions or accommodations, and confirm that the assigned centre can provide them.
CambriLearn facilitates IEB registration for FET Phase students. The IEB examination process follows the same phased structure as CAPS, with online proctoring for Grades 10 and 11, and external centres for Grade 12 finals. The IEB is known for its rigorous academic standards and emphasis on critical thinking.
The IEB examination structure mirrors the CAPS pathway described above. CambriLearn facilitates registration with the IEB. Grade 10 and 11 examinations are written at home using the proctoring system. Grade 12 final examinations are written at external centres within South Africa, assigned by the IEB based on the student's location.
IEB registration and examination fees are payable upfront at enrolment, separate from course fees. All documentation and fee deadlines apply in the same way as CAPS. Successful candidates receive the National Senior Certificate (NSC) issued by Umalusi, the same qualification as CAPS students, with the IEB endorsement.
IEB availability: CambriLearn's IEB curriculum is currently available for Grade 10. IEB Grade 12 examinations will be available from 2028. Learn more about IEB at CambriLearn
All examinations for the US K-12 curriculum (delivered through Score Academy Online) are completed entirely online. No external examination centre is required at any level, including for the final American High School Diploma assessments.
The US K-12 curriculum is Cognia-accredited and NCAA-approved. Assessments and final examinations are integrated into the online platform. Students complete all assessment components digitally, with results and credentials issued by Score Academy Online.
Key dates and deadlines across all examination pathways. Planning early prevents last-minute complications.
January examination session for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Level subjects.
Begin reaching out to examination centres for May/June registration. Centres open registrations approximately four to five months before the window.
CambriLearn facilitates SACAI and IEB registration for Grade 12 candidates. Documentation and fees must be submitted before cut-off dates.
Main examination session for both Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel qualifications. International GCSE Computer Science for Edexcel is only available in this session.
Begin contacting centres for the October/November session. British International Afrikaans is only available in this session.
Final CAPS and IEB matric examinations at external centres. Cambridge October/November examination session. Results released in January (CAPS) and according to Cambridge's global schedule.
Our academic consultants can walk you through the examination process for your child's specific curriculum pathway and help with centre arrangements.
CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia and offers curricula leading to qualifications awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education* and Pearson Edexcel. CambriLearn is a Pearson Edexcel-accredited centre. CambriLearn is not a registered Cambridge school. Students sit Cambridge examinations as private candidates at independently registered examination centres. *Cambridge Assessment International Education is referenced for identification purposes only. Examination dates, fees, and centre availability are subject to change by the relevant examination boards. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute a guarantee of centre availability or examination arrangements.
