How much does the RE5 cost? Exam fee and study costs
There are two costs: the exam fee, which goes to the exam body, and your preparation, which is up to you.
The exam fee
You pay the exam fee to Moonstone, the FSCA's examination body, when you book. It is set by law. At the time of writing (November 2026) it is about R1,300 per attempt, including VAT. Check the current fee when you book.
Preparation
Preparation ranges from free reading material to full courses. The Danley RE5 course is R1,499 for 180 days of access: lessons, short videos, quizzes, timed mock exams and a readiness score that tells you when to book. Employers with five or more reps pay less per person.
The expensive part is failing
Every rewrite means paying the exam fee again, and more weeks before you can work independently. Good preparation usually costs less than one failed attempt.
Questions people ask
How much does the RE5 exam cost?
About R1,300 per attempt including VAT at the time of writing (November 2026), paid to the exam body. Check the current fee when you book.
How much does a Danley RE5 course cost?
R1,499 for 180 days of access. Employers with five or more reps pay less per person.
Do I pay again if I fail?
Yes, each rewrite needs a new exam fee, which is why good preparation usually costs less than a failed attempt.
Keep reading
RE5 study material: what to use and how to study it →The RE5 exam: what it is, who writes it and how it works → All RE5 guides →Danley is exam preparation only. You register for and write the RE5 through the FSCA's examination body. Check current exam rules and fees when you book.