Frequently Asked Questions
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Tel: 365 0700
Fax: 310 5313
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Requirements for Replacement of Certificate:
A Letter of confirmation for collection of original certificate from school if the certificates are with the centre.
- Affidavit as proof of damage/loss of certificate.
- Payment of P250.00.
- Identity document (Omang for citizens and passport for non-citizens).
- Names on certificate to be identical to names on Identity document (Otherwise proof to be provided: Affidavit for first name, marriage Certificate, letter from Kgosi or letter from Omang Office for Surname).
- When a person other than the owner of the certificate makes the request, the applicant is expected to produce an affidavit, a recently certified copy of the owner’s ID, as well as an affidavit acknowledging that they are collecting the certificate on behalf of someone else.
NO. Remaining examination papers are shredded after every examination series.
All statements of entry should be received by August of the exam series. If not you should contact BEC and inform them. They will assist you accordingly.
It can be accessed on the portal used to register on the statement of entry, a general timetable can be found on the BEC website www.bec.co.bw, official BEC social media pages and at schools.
You will need to produce a document that explains the change of surname and bring your ID.
No, there is no age restriction for registering as a private candidate.
Refunds Can Only Be Made When:
- done within a month after registration has closed
- there is a medical condition supported by a medical report from the doctor stating that you cannot write the exam
- you have been admitted to a tertiary institution and a copy of the admission letter should be submitted
NB: Refunds are only processed after the enquires about results period of that particular examination series.
You will need to produce a medical report from your Doctor stating that you are ill and as a result will not be able to sit for your examination.
No. The money would have already been used to prepare for the examination. It is advisable to rather withdraw from the examination within a month after registration has closed.
Certificates are expected to stay in school for only two (2) years before being returned to BEC but some schools can keep them longer due to reasons that they will have advanced to BEC.
- Identity document (Omang for citizen and passport for non-citizens).
- Names on certificate to be identical to names on Identity document (Otherwise proof to be provided: Affidavit for first name, marriage Certificate, letter from Kgosi or letter from Omang Office for Surname).
- When a person other than the owner of the certificate makes the request, the applicant is expected to produce an affidavit, a recently certified copy of the owner’s ID, as well as an affidavit acknowledging that they are collecting the certificate on behalf of someone else.
A certifying statement is an official document issued by BEC to a candidate whose certificate is lost or damaged. It shows all the grades awarded to the candidate in a given examination series.
P150.00 - for certificates lost or damaged before 18 months grace period, (Applies only within 18 months after the issuance of certificates).
P250.00 - for certificates lost or damaged after 18 months grace period applies, (after 18 months of issuance of certificates).
Requirements for correcting Certificates
Certificates can be corrected within 18 months after being issued. Otherwise, no correction/amendment will be made
• A letter of request from the school/Centre, (only spelling amendment or Date of Birth will be made)
• Private candidates on the other hand should provide a letter and an Affidavit to request correction.
• Original certificate and copy of certified ID/birth certificate to be provided.
• (No inclusion of additional name of change of surname will be made)
To pay a sum of P600.00
Requirements for verification and migration Certificate:
• A letter of request from client (candidate, prospective employee, educational institution)
• Year of completion and centre of sitting the examination
A Migration Certificate is a document issued to an individual who sat the BEC examination and wishes to pursue their education outside the country. It clarifies the qualification, the grading criteria and performance of the candidate.
- Clean copies of current BEC Statement of Results (PSLE, JCE, BGCSE): The validity of Statement of Results expires with the issuing of certificate.
- Clean back to back, black & white copies of BEC certificates (PSLE, JCE, BGCSE).