Information for candidates booking exams
The March 2025 exam registration is now closed. Look out for the October 2025 exam registration information due to be released in June 2025.
In the meantime we would like to encourage you to get started on your studies, once you have determined which level of qualification you are eligible for you can download the book list and syllabus on this website under the qualifications tab.
A summary of the fees applicable to IFE qualifications in 2025 is as follows:
| South African Candidates | Candidates from neighbouring countries | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations & Safety | R 2,173-50 vat incl. | R 1,890-00 vat exempt | |
| Level 2 Certificate Passive Fire Protection - price per exam | R 1,621-50 vat incl. | R1, 410-00 vat exempt | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety & Management - price per exam | R 1,621-50 vat incl. | R 1,410-00 vat exempt | |
| Level 3 Certificate Passive Fire Protection | R 3,597-20 vat incl. | R 3,128-00 vat exempt | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science & Safety - price per exam | R 3,176-50 vat incl. | R 2,762-00 vat exempt | |
| Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science & Safety - price per exam | R 3,597-20 vat incl. | R 3 128-00 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.
| Standard entry deadline | Closed |
| Late entry deadline | Closed |
| Withdrawal of examination deadline | 14 days after booking, payment is made |
| Deferral & Special Consideration deadline | 25th April 2025 |
| Results Day (all papers) | 14th July 2025 |
Further Information
For information on policies and procedures and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) click here.
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.
