Check the 2027 SEC payment instructions before budgeting with Edusave or your Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA). SEAB’s 2026 GCE private-candidate instructions excluded both accounts as payment methods.
For the 2026 GCE exercise, private candidates paid through the Candidates Portal using a credit or debit card or PayNow. The SEC registration information for your examination year will set out the applicable fee, payment methods and deadline.
- Look up the fee for each subject and level you plan to sit.
- Check which payment methods the SEC Candidates Portal accepts.
- If cost is a problem, ask about assistance early enough to plan around the payment deadline.
How to budget before registration
Make a list of your intended subjects and their codes, then look up each fee in the current private-candidate registration information. For example, a candidate sitting G3 English and G2 Mathematics should check the two relevant fee entries for their own registration category. Compare your estimate with the total shown by the portal before paying.
What if you need help with the fees?
For GCE private candidates facing difficulty, SEAB suggested contacting a nearby Social Service Office or a community organisation about financial assistance. If you need help with SEC fees, ask what support is available and when a decision might come through. Confirm the SEC payment deadline separately so you can plan the timing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Edusave for just one subject?
The 2026 GCE exclusion applied to exam fees generally. Check the SEC payment instructions for your examination year.
Where should I check the total before paying?
Compare the current SEAB fee information with your Candidates Portal summary. Review the subject entries and any listed charges before submitting payment.