Higher Education Commission (HEC) Accreditation
Belstar Training Centre is accredited with HEC since 2008 to run the ICSA programme. The HEC accreditation letter is available to sponsoring employers for HRDC’s G1 form.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Accreditation
Belstar Training Centre is accredited with HEC since 2008 to run the ICSA programme. The HEC accreditation letter is available to sponsoring employers for HRDC’s G1 form.
1. Notice to Applicants
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet ICSA Entry Requirements. The ICSA Office in Port Louis (tel 2084549) may provide you with clarifications. At Belstar Centre we shall be happy to help you with the documentation required for exemption application.
2. The ICSA Programme
The ICSA programme consists of THREE levels:
1. Foundation Level
2. Level 1
3. Level 2
2.1 Foundation Level covers FOUR sections examined in a SINGLE 3hr paper.
Section 1: Business Environment
Section 2: Company Law
Section 3: Principles of Compliance and Company Administration
Section 4: Principles of Accounting
2.2 Level 1 consists of the Four modules below each is examined in a 3hr paper:
1. CLA Company Law.
2. CCA Company Compliance & Administration
3. COG Corporate Governance
4. IFAI Interpretation of Accounting and Financial Information
2.3 Level 2 consists of THREE modules. Each is examined via a 3hr paper:
1. DOS Development of Strategy
2. RMA Risk Management
3. BOD Board Dynamics
3. Entry Requirements
3.1 Entry Requirements for Foundation
ICSA has no entry requirement for this level. However as per local regulations we can enroll only holders of any of the following:
HSC: 3 subjects at A Level and 1 subject at subsidiary level
HSC: 2 subjects at A Level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level
GCE: A Level 3 subjects.
3.2 Entry Requirements for Level 1
Successful Completion of Foundation or any of the following qualifications:
a. Qualified lawyer or accountant
b. Completed a law or finance degree (please refer to 4)
c. Completed a selected business degree (contact ICSA Student Support team for more information)
d. Completed an HND in Law, Accounting or Business Management
e. Completed an ICSA Level 5 Diploma in International Finance and Administration (IFA) or Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration (DOFA)
f. Have a degree (not law – or finance-related) plus five or more years’ experience in a company secretary-related role.
3.3 Entry Requirements for Level 2
Completion of Level 1 through exams or exemptions
4. Exemptions for Degree Holders
| Qualication Held | Eligible to exemption from |
| Law or Finance related | Foundation |
| Law Degree | Company Law |
| Finance degree | Interpretation of A & F information |
Application for exemption are to be emailed to ICSA well in advance of the start of courses with attachments of scanned certified copies of degree certificate and transcripts. Belstar Management will be happy to assist with authentication of copies.
5. Semester Dates for 2021 Intake
| First Semester (May/June Exams) | 2nd Semester (November Exams) | |||
| Start | End | Start | End | |
| 2021 | 9th Jan | 23-May | 10-Jul | 13-Nov |
| 2022 | 8th Jan | 21-May | 09-Jul | 12-Nov |
| 2023 | 14-Jan | 20-May | 08-Jul | 11-Nov |
Courses are run on Saturdays and exceptionally on Sunday morning to catch up on sessions missed as a result of inclement weather/public holidays/unforeseeable event.
6. Time table for First Semester of 2021 (Courses leading to May/June 2021 Exams)
| Starting on 9th January | ||
| Foundation | 9.00-12.00 | |
| Level 1 | 9.00-11.30 | 12.30-15.00 |
| COG | CCA | |
| IFAI | CLA | |
| Starting on 6th February | ||
| Level 2 | 13.30-15.30 | |
| BOD | ||
| RMA | ||
| DOS |
7. Provisional Enrolment is available to applicants
- Applicants awaiting HSC results should attach 2nd Term school results to the enrolment form.
- Belstar students awaiting Foundation results may join Level 1, subject to Satisfactory attendance and performance during preceding semester.
- Final Year University students not yet in possession of their university exams results may enrol provisionally too and proceed with ICSA registration and exam entry formalities within prescribed deadlines.
In the event, the enrolment is not finalised by 6th February , Tuition fees paid will be refunded after retention of Rs 1,000.
8. Course Fees
8.1 Tuition Fees
Foundation: Rs 8,000
Level 1 & 2: Rs 9,000/module
8.2 ICSA Fees for year ending 31 July 2021
| FOUNDATION | ||
| Registration | One-off fee | £191 |
| Student Membership | Half-year – (1 Feb – 31 July) | £69* |
| Module Fees | Exam entry | £ 160 |
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| Registration | One-off fee | £79 |
| Student Membership | Half-year – (1 Feb – 31 July) | £69* |
| Module Fees | Exam entry | £160 |
* applicable only to those joining in January.
9. Sponsored Students
- Enrolment form must include a letter from the Sponsor accepting liability to pay fees.
- HR should submit G1 application to HRDC one week before course starts.
- Information for completing G1 form will be provided to HR on request by email.
- Tuition Fees should be settled before course starts.
- ICSA Registration Fees and Exam Entry Fees should be paid directly to ICSA.
10. Mandatory Confirmation
The submission of an enrolment form is a confirmation that you have read, understood and accepted unreservedly the contents of documents below each accessible on a click:View Rules & RegulationsView Refund PolicyView Students CharterView Complaints Policy
11. Documents to be Submitted with your Enrolment Form
1. NID Card
2. Certificate meeting entry requirements
3. Letter of Sponsorship, if applicable
12. Cost Estimates for ICSA Studies up to Level 1
(based on ICSA Prices @1st August 2020 and GBP exchange rate as Rs 60 /£)
| FOUNDATION | |||
| One off Registration | £191 | ||
| One year Membership | £138 | ||
| Exams Fees | £157 | ||
| Study Text | £45 | Total 531 @ Rs 60 = Rs 32,000 | |
| Tuition Fees | Rs 8,000 | Total Rs 40,000 |
| LEVEL 1Four modules are assumed to be completed over Four continuous semesters. | |
| Membership Fee | £138 per year x 2 = £276 |
| Exams Fees | £157 x 4 = £628 |
| Study Text | £45 x 4 = £180 |
| Total = £1084 @ Rs 60 = Rs 65 000 | |
| Tuition Fees for Four Modules | Rs 9,000 x 4 = Rs 36,000 |
| Total (Rs) | = Rs 101,000 |
13. Study Loans from Financial Institutions
Many financial instituions have put in place dedicated loan schemes for students. Those enrolling with Belstar may be provided on request with a report on costs to lending Institutions.
14. Requests for Placement
Unemployed students seeking a placement may send a request with their CV to Management.
15. Payment to ICSA
Fees for Registation, membership, exams and exemptions may be paid in Rupees via Belstar subject to strict deadlines and procedures as per details to be posted on the Students Notice Board as from 9th January 2021.
16. Download Enrolment Form
Ideally the enrolment form should be downloaded, printed, filled in, signed, scanned and emailed to us.
To simplify your application, we suggest that you download, fill the form and email it directly to us. We will send you further instructions once your application is successful.
Enrolment Form
Enrolment form for all students wishing to join Belstar.