Study Papers has 405 free IEB past papers and memos in PDF for Grade 8 to 12, across 60 subject pages, from 2012 to 2024. 174 of them are memos, so you can mark your own work.
The IEB (Independent Examinations Board) sets the matric exams for most independent schools in South Africa. IEB papers follow the CAPS curriculum but the questions are often longer and more application-based than DBE papers, so they are great practice for any learner aiming for top marks.
Most of our IEB papers are Grade 12: 304 PDFs from the November finals and the May/June supplementary sitting. Pick your grade below, then open a subject to see every paper and memo by year.
IEB Grade 12 Past Papers and Memos
IEB Grade 12 past papers and memos: 304 PDFs for 27 subjects (2021 to 2024), including 128 memos. These are the IEB matric papers written by learners at independent schools, covering the November NSC final exams and May/June supplementary exams. Popular subjects: Accounting, English, English FAL and Arabic SAL.
Also see the Grade 12 DBE and provincial past papers for more practice.
IEB Grade 11 Past Papers and Memos
IEB Grade 11 past papers and memos: 29 PDFs for 12 subjects (2017 to 2019), including 17 memos. FET phase papers from IEB schools, useful for building exam technique before matric. Popular subjects: History, Physical Sciences, Geography and Business Studies.
Also see the Grade 11 DBE and provincial past papers for more practice.
IEB Grade 10 Past Papers and Memos
IEB Grade 10 past papers and memos: 47 PDFs for 10 subjects (2012 to 2019), including 18 memos. FET phase papers from IEB schools, useful for building exam technique before matric. Popular subjects: Mathematics, Dramatic Arts, Accounting and Geography.
Also see the Grade 10 DBE and provincial past papers for more practice.
IEB Grade 9 Past Papers and Memos
IEB Grade 9 past papers and memos: 16 PDFs for 8 subjects (2019), including 7 memos. Senior phase papers from IEB schools for extra practice at home. Popular subjects: Geography, Dramatic Arts, English and Mathematics.
Also see the Grade 9 DBE and provincial past papers for more practice.
IEB Grade 8 Past Papers and Memos
IEB Grade 8 past papers and memos: 9 PDFs for 3 subjects (2019), including 4 memos. Senior phase papers from IEB schools for extra practice at home. Popular subjects: Geography, Mathematics and IsiZulu FAL.
Also see the Grade 8 DBE and provincial past papers for more practice.
Latest IEB Exam Papers
The newest IEB papers we have read in full, with marks, time and a question-by-question breakdown.
- IEB Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2024 Paper 2 (IEB)
- IEB Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 2 (IEB)
- IEB Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Dance Studies Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 (IEB)
- IEB Design Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 1 (IEB)
- IEB Dramatic Arts Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2024 (IEB)
- IEB English FAL Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2024 Paper 2 (IEB)
- IEB English FAL Grade 12 Term 4 November 2024 Paper 2 (IEB)
Questions About IEB Past Papers
Where can I download IEB past papers and memos?
Choose your grade on this page, then your subject. Each subject page lists the IEB question papers and memos we have by year and exam, as free PDFs.
Are IEB papers harder than DBE (NSC) papers?
Both follow CAPS, but IEB papers tend to ask more application and problem-solving questions. Practising both is the best way to prepare.
Do you have IEB Grade 12 memos?
Yes. We have 128 IEB Grade 12 memos, placed next to the matching question papers.
Can DBE learners use IEB past papers?
Yes. The content is based on the same CAPS curriculum, so IEB papers are extra practice for any South African learner.