Quality Assurance Partnership: Stellenbosch University (SU-UIC) oversees the external quality assurance for the International Secondary Certificate (ISC), an African-centered alternative developed by IEB-International to replace the NSC in neighboring countries. Strategic Growth: Chaired by Prof. Hester Klopper and backed by top educational experts, this 2021 agreement ensures academic standards and certification integrity, opening direct university pathways for learners in Namibia, Eswatini, and beyond.