Register for your exam

 You can register online. Registrations for Pearson-Edexcel Exams (International GCSE, AS and A Level) close on 21 March 2025.

Qualification - the type of entry Start End
IAL normal registration period N/A 21 March 2025
IAL Stage 1 late penalty registration period 21 March 2025 21 April 2025
GCSE + IGCSE  normal registration period N/A 21 March 2025
GCSE + IGCSE  Stage 1 late penalty registration period 21 March 2025 21 Aprl 2025

You will need:

  • An ID/Passport sized photograph
  • A copy of a South African ID Book/ID Card or a valid Passport; a birth certificate for applicants under the age of 16. Please note that a signed consent form is required for all minors (<18 years old). The form can be downloaded from our download documents below.

For Edexcel prices please contact us: za.edexcelenquiries@britishcouncil.org

How to pay

You will find the fees for all exams listed on the registration system. Your application will not be processed until you have paid for your exams in full.

Similarly, you will not be allowed to attend an exam if you have paid but have not completed the application and submitted this along with all required documents to the British Council for confirmation of your registration.

There are two ways you can pay;

Pay Online

We accept Visa and Mastercard credit and Debit cards only for payment. You will be directed to a secure payment page.

Full payment must be received by the registration deadline of 21 March 2025.

If you have submitted your online application and full payment and haven’t received a confirmation message after two working days, please contact us at  za.edexcelenquiries@britishcouncil.org or 082 940 7688 /064 662 7862 /071 609 8245 /071 139 7503

Late registration - penalty fees

There is a normal registration period for each exam session.  please submit your final registrations ahead of the deadline. British Council will apply late penalty charges for short notice changes required once a deadline is reached. 

You may still be able to register for exams after 21 March 2025 for International GCSE, IGCSE and A Level, but you will have to pay a penalty fee. You can find more information about late registration penalty fees from your British Council office.

Your registration is now complete

You have successfully registered for your exam with the British Council. You will receive your Statement of Entry and information about your examination venues approximately three weeks before your exams. 

If you need to make any changes to your registration, please contact za.edexcelenquiries@britishcouncil.org  

 

Exam locations

Edexcel examinations are offered to private candidates at our venues in Johannesburg and Cape Town. You will receive full details when you register.

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