What is PassPath?
Last updated: August 2026
PassPath is South African exam-preparation software for the FAIS regulatory exams: RE5 for Representatives and RE1 for Key Individuals. It measures your readiness against the real pass marks (RE5 66%, which is 33 of 50 correct; RE1 65%, which is 52 of 80), maps your weak spots per exam task, and trains them with adaptive practice and timed mock exams.
Free and paid
What does PassPath include?
PassPath has a free tier and a paid tier. Signing up is free and no card details are asked for.
The free tier
The free tier maps where you stand. It includes:
- The full 16-question readiness diagnostic
- Your readiness score and topic heat-map
- The reference library: glossary + legislation, updated for 2026
- 5 practice questions a day
The paid tier
Paying unlocks the full study engine:
- The full course (Learn mode)
- Spaced-repetition Review
- Timed mock exams that mirror the real exam's format, length and time limit
- Unlimited practice
- Your daily study plan (Today's plan)
Every paid plan includes 180 days of access.
Plans & pricing
How much does PassPath cost?
You pay once. Each plan includes 180 days of access. There is no subscription and nothing auto-renews.
For individuals
For Representatives
RE5
R369R599
Launch price · 180 days access
Both exams, best value
RE5 + RE1 bundle
R739R1 199
Launch price · 180 days access
For Key Individuals
RE1
R469R699
Launch price · 180 days access
For teams
Team RE5 · For Representatives
R329R549/ seat
Launch price · From 2 seats · 180 days per seat
Team RE1 · For Key Individuals
R429R649/ seat
Launch price · From 2 seats · 180 days per seat
The lower figures are launch prices, and the full price is shown next to each one. An invoice is issued for every purchase.
Who makes PassPath?
PassPath is built by PASSPATH (PTY) LTD, a South African company founded by Brandon van Niekerk. He previously built a bank for financial services providers (FSPs), and watched too many careers stall behind one exam.
Which exams does PassPath cover?
PassPath covers two exams. RE5 is the regulatory exam for Representatives and RE1 is the regulatory exam for Key Individuals. The FSCA sets the pass mark at 65% for both. On the RE5’s 50 questions that means 33 correct answers, which is 66%; on the RE1’s 80 questions it is exactly 52. Both are FAIS regulatory exams, set and administered through Moonstone under the FSCA.
The exam fee is R1 300 per attempt, VAT inclusive. That fee is paid to Moonstone, not to PassPath. PassPath is an independent product and is not affiliated with Moonstone or the FSCA.
We maintain the current sitting schedule for both exams: RE5 exam dates and RE1 exam dates.
Free tier
Is there a free version?
Yes. Signing up is free and no card is required. The free tier includes the full readiness assessment and 5 practice questions a day. The readiness assessment is 16 questions and takes about 15 minutes. It samples every topic on your exam and returns your readiness score and your topic heat map.
PassPath for teams
PassPath Teams adds a manager dashboard on top of the same study engine each learner uses. Seats start at R329 per seat and are bought in batches of 2 or more. It is built for FSPs, brokerages, insurers and call centres that need every representative through the exam inside a deadline.
Frequently asked questions
No. PassPath is a once-off payment. Each purchase gives you 180 days of access. Nothing auto-renews and there are no recurring charges.
Every plan includes 180 days of access. For an individual plan the 180 days start on the date of purchase. For a team seat the 180 days start when the seat is assigned to a person.
No. Signing up is free and no card details are asked for. You only enter payment details if you choose to buy a plan. The free tier stays free.
Yes. PassPath runs in a web browser and there is nothing to install. The interface is built mobile-first, so it works on a phone, a tablet or a laptop. Your progress is saved to your account.
No. PassPath is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or accredited by the exam body or the regulator. The exam itself is set and administered through Moonstone under the FSCA, and PassPath prepares you for it.
Yes. Team seats are sold from a minimum of 2 seats and are paid for once, like individual plans. A manager gets a dashboard showing each member's readiness band, activity and deadline countdown, plus a CSV export for the competence register. A manager never sees an individual's answers.