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	An entry into UK higher and further education

The prestigious internationally recognised Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)and Edexcel examinations are administered by the British Council in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town twice a year.

		What exam can I write?

			Cambridge GCE A/O level - May/June and October/November
			EDEXCEL GCE A/O level - May/June only
			Cambridge IGCSE - May/June and October/November
			Cambridge HIGCSE - October only

		How do I register?

Please note that these registration forms are only valid for the session you are registering for.


	OPTION 1

Step1: Download and complete the preferred registration forms below

Step2: Fax to 0860 10 35 25 or +27 (0)11 718 4401 or e-mail information@britishcouncil.org.za the following document:

			Proof of payment
			Copy of your identity document or copy of birth certificate with recent photo attached.


	OPTION 2

Step1: Download and complete the preferred registration forms below

Step2: Send the registration form(s) and proof of payment by mail to:

Examination Services
The British Council
P.O. Box 30637, Braanfontein 2017
33 Hoofd St, Braampark, Forum 1
Ground Floor, Braamfontein.

Select your registration form(s):

			Cambridge GCE A level
			Cambridge GCE O level
			Cambridge IGCSE
			Cambridge HIGCSE
			EDEXCEL

		When do I register?

Please note that these exams are only available at certain times of the year.

Cambridge GCE A/O Level	Date
Examination period	May/June 2010
Closing date	16 February 2010
Closing date for late applications	09 April 2010

EDEXCEL GCE A/O Level	Date
Examination period	May/June 2010
Closing date	12 March 2010
Closing date for late applications	26 April 2010

Cambridge IGCSE	Date
Examination period	May/June 2010
Closing date	16 February 2010
Closing date for late applications	09 April 2010

HIGCSE	Date
Examination period	October 2010
Closing date	04 June 2010
Closing date for late applications	23 July 2010

		What are the costs?

Registrations will not be accepted without payment of the full fee. Please note that the late fee payable is per subject.

Please refer to relevant registration form(s) for full cost structure.

		How do I pay?

You can pay for your exam in two ways:

			Pay by credit card. Once you have downloaded and completed the credit card payment form please send it to us.
			Pay by direct deposit

British Council banking details:

			Account holder: British Council
			Bank: Standard Bank
			Account number: 002336987
			Branch code: 004805
			Type of account: Current Account

		Is the qualification recognised?

Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
HESA aim is to provide information about four distinct but interrelated services being developed by Higher Education South Africa (HESA).

These services are:

			the National Information Service for Higher Education (NiSHE)
			the current Matriculation Board and future Minimum Admissions Service
			the National Benchmark Tests Project and future Assessment Service and
			the Monitoring Systems Flow project.

			Check foreign qualifications online
			Check CIE recognition

		How do I plan my exam?

	You will receive a statement of entry with your exam time table soon after the closing date of registration. This will help you in planning for your exam well in advance.

		What students need to know?

There are curriculum support materials specifically designed for students and they can download syllabi, past exam papers,FAQ, ect.

			Cambridge - student support materials
			Edexcel - student support materials

		What schools need to know?

Schools can become a British Council attached Centre for CIE exams.

For more information, download the following documents:

			Prospective school centres FAQ
			Prospective exam centre guidelines
			Attached centre application form
			Cambridge International Examination (CIE) subject list: please refer to the website www.cie.org.uk for the full subject list of GCE qualifications and Syllabuses.

		Who to contact?

	For more information please e-mail us or call on 0860 11 22 33 during office hours.