Click here for the March 2026 Examination Time Table
Registration for the March 2025 exam session opens on the 3rd November 2025. More information can be found below.
A summary of the fees applicable to IFE qualifications in 2026 is as follows:
| South African Candidates | Candidates from neighbouring countries | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations & Safety – Online | R 2,236-75 vat incl. | R 1,945-00 vat exempt |
| Level 2 Certificate Passive Fire Protection Online – price per exam | R 1,685-90 vat incl. | R1, 466-00 vat exempt |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety & Management – price per exam | R 1,685-90 vat incl. | R 1,466-00 vat exempt |
| Level 3 Certificate Passive Fire Protection Online | R 3,693-80 vat incl. | R 3,212-00 vat exempt |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science & Safety | R 3,272-90 vat incl. | R 2,846-00 vat exempt |
| Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science & Safety | R 3,693-80 vat incl. | R 3 212-00 vat exempt |
The prices charged by IFE are for the cost of the examination only. Study material can either be purchased from our office or from a reliable source. Free downloads for some of the study materials are available on request from our offices.
Key Dates and Results
| Standard entry deadline | 16th January 2026 |
| Late entry deadline | None |
| Withdrawal of examination deadline | 14 days after booking, payment is made |
| Deferral & Special Consideration deadline | 24th April 2026 |
| Results Day (all papers) | 13th July 2026. |
Further Information
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If you have any further questions, please contact us at email: adminstaff@ife.org.za or telephone: +27 (0)11 788 4329 or Jennifer at 083 445 9722.
