Click here for the October 2025 Examination Time Table

Registration for the October 2025 exam session opens on the 2nd June 2025 more information can be found below.

A summary of the fees applicable to IFE qualifications in 2025 is as follows:

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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 R 2,173-50 vat incl. R1, 890-00 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 R 3,176-50 vat incl. R 2,762-00 vat exempt
Level 4 Diploma in Fire Science & Safety 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.

Key Dates and Results
Standard entry deadline 25th July 2025
Late entry deadline 2nd August 2025 – at an additional cost
Withdrawal of examination deadline 14 days after booking, payment is made
Deferral & Special Consideration deadline 7th November 2025
Results Day (all papers) 15th January 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.