The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) is a South African independent assessment agency that conducts assessment for schooling and adult education. The IEB is a leader in innovative assessments that are relevant to South Africa. The IEB has established itself as a significant role-player and a key partner to government in building our education system in a democratic South Africa. The IEB is accredited by Umalusi, Quality Assurance Council for the General and Further Educat

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) attends the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) 2026 Conference The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) CEO, Ms Confidence Dikgole and staff were proud to join regional leaders in assessment at the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference, hosted by the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL) in Maseru from 15–18 June 2026. Under the theme, “Advancing Responsive Ed

The 2026 IEB–TechWays National AI Hackathon showed over 100 schools across Southern Africa expressing interest in engaging with one of the most defining technologies of our time. This initiative reflects a fundamental shift in education: learners are moving beyond using technology to applying it with purpose. Across age groups, learner teams from Grades 6 – 12 translated conceptual understanding into practical AI-enabled solutions addressing real-world challenges such as fr