Student Funding

CIMA Full-Time Classes

  • CIMA Strategic Level/CGMA Qualification SAQA 112809 NQF LEVEL 8 

  • CIMA Management Level | SAQA 112831 NQF LEVEL 7

  • CIMA Operational Level | SAQA 112829 NQF LEVEL 6

  • CIMA Certificate In Business Accounting | 112824 | NQF Level 5 

2 Semesters: Classes Starting every March & August  

Full-Time Campuses: Sandton (Rivonia) | Pretoria (Hatfield) |  Parktown 

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BONUS:  Work Experience Opportunities  
You automatically join our Employability Skills Programme (ESP 1, 2 & 3), investing in your job-readiness or career progression:

ESP1 -   Computerised Accounting: (Excel and Sage 1 Pastel Accounting) 
ESP2   - Ethics and Professionalism: Join the Student Business Case Study Society (SBCSS) and rigorously participate and/or project-manage The CFO Case Study Competition; and 
ESP3   - Internships: We arrange real work experience and invite CFOs/business leaders to open-up mentor-mentee relationships for you.


Duration of Studies

Complete within 2 - 4 Years (See below duration per level)
Certificate Level 
Optional 6 or 12 Months  


Operational Level 
9 Months   

 
Management Level 
9 months    


Strategic
Level 



Fees & Study Option Benefits

Should you wish to study per module, the 2024 fee would be R9 975 per module; you will receive the first 5 benefits above. In this event, a separate flat fee of R11 500 is payable to participate and benefit ESP 1- 3.

Payment Terms: 20% deposit and balance payable over 6 months. 

R35,700 per year (see below benefits)

15 contact sessions per module (30 hours) split between (10 tuition and 5 revision sessions, 2 hours per session)  
During COVID-19 Lockdown, TEPP Face-to-Face Classes are offered via Livestream Platforms during normal class times!
ALL Recommended Study Materials: Kaplan Study Text, Kaplan Revision Kit and student-friendly e-Course Notes
Access to our online student portal, pre-loaded with video-recorded classes (access this to reinforce our face-to-face classes)
2 Progress Tests and 1 Final Mock support per module - all PC Based with review feedback/detailed solutions 
Case Study Classes and supporting Study Materials are Included for the Operational, Management and Strategic Levels. Click here to access the detailed Case Study Benefits.
ESP 1:  Computerised Accounting: (Excel and Sage 1 Pastel Accounting) 
ESP 2 : Ethics and Professionalism: Join the Student Business Case Study Society (SBCSS) and rigorously participate and/or project-manage The CFO Case Study Competition
ESP 3 : Internships: We arrange real work experience and invite CFOs/business leaders to open-up mentor-mentee relationships for you. 
Fees above exclude any fees to CIMA such as registration, subscription and exam fees. Access fees to CIMA here

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Class Structure & Weekly activities Summary

Our CIMA full-time programme runs at 3 campuses; all 3 campuses (Sandton CBD, Pretoria, and Parktown) are directly accessible through public transport, including Gautrain. Click here for campus directions.

All campuses follow a similar weekly activity as below:  

  1.   Classes generally run over 2 hours per module, with 2 classes on some days & extra sessions on other days;

  2.   Classes start at 9 am and finish by 3 pm daily; and

  3.   The course is attended 4 days a week.

Besides attending exam-focused classes, the following activities are added to the course at no extra cost, to secure your job-readiness and employability:

  1. ESP1    - Computerised Accounting: (Excel and Sage Pastel Accounting);

  2. ESP2     - Ethics and Professionalism: Join the Student Business Case Study Society (SBCSS) and rigorously participate and/or project-manage The CFO Case Study Competition; and

  3. ESP3 -  Internships: We arrange real work experience and invite CFOs/business leaders to open-up mentor-mentee relationships for you.

  GRADUATION:  Students who complete the programme in 2024 will graduate on the 25th of January 2025.


CIMA Fees
How much does qualifying for the CGMA Qualification cost?

1. CIMA Registration   £95 

All new students pay a one-off registration fee, which also covers your first year’s subscription. For most students, registration costs £95, (£95 from 1 Jan 2023). Effective from May 2023, In order to encourage exam participation and progression during the first year of study, candidates registering with CIMA for the first time, will only be able to complete the registration process if they additionally purchase 1 exam credit which will be valid for 12 months.


Additionally, the only exam credit a candidate can purchase, during registration, will be limited to CIMA's recommendation, notably:

  • Certificate in Business Accounting = Purchase a BA2 exam credit

  • Operational level = Purchase a E1 exam credit

  • Management level = Purchase a E2 credit

  • Strategic level = Purchase a E3 credit

Re-registration fee is applicable if your CIMA membership has lapsed and you want to join again, This is £225 (£225 from 1 Jan 2023). The re-registration fee (£225) includes the annual subscription fee for that year and must be paid at once for your account to be re-activated. 

2. CIMA Annual Subscription  £122  

Your first year’s subscription is included in your registration fee.  Your annual student subscription gives you access to things like the Future Mindset pack, the CIMA Study Planner, FM magazine and a listing in the CIMA student directory.  You will need an active student subscription to be able to sit your exams and submit your practical experience requirements (PER) which you need to pay every year (after your first year) on 1 January. Access CGMA FLP Fees.

3. Exemptions 

CIMA removed exemption fees in 2019, so if you think you don’t need to sit certain CIMA exams because of your relevant degree or qualification you will need to submit your qualification documents when you register with CIMA. You can check whether you’re exempt from any exams using the CIMA exemptions calculator.

4. Cost of Exams 

You will need to pay for each of the nine exams you sit as part of the CIMA Qualification. Take a look at the breakdown of fees below.

Per Certificate Level Objective Tests

£80

£80 (from 1st January 2023)

Per Operational Level Objective Tests

£92

£92 (from 1st January 2023)

Operational Level Case Study Exam

£170

£170 (from 1st January 2023)

Per Management Level Objective Tests

£115

£115 (from 1st January 2023)

Management Level Case Study Exam

£178

£178 (from 1st January 2023)

Per Strategic Level Objective Tests

£158

£158 (from 1st January 2023)

Strategic Level Case Study Exam

£270

£270 (from 1st January 2023)

Access CIMA 2024  Exam Timetable

Access CGMA FLP Fees