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TutorShip is the ICS’ own distance learning programme. A highly flexible study option that fits around your work and home life. TutorShip is a study method that provides the necessary preparation for the Institute’s examinations but also gives students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the industry and develop career potential. TutorShip courses are written by leading practitioners in their field and updated annually.
Once enrolled you can receive:
A personal tutor
A dedicated Institute tutor who is a subject expert to provide you with assignment feedback and guidance for success at examination.
Examination Entry
Included in the package price with over 100 exam centres offered worldwide.
TutorShip Workbook
An invaluable companion to the course book and packed with useful resources including syllabus, tips and techniques, model answers, self-assessment questions, tutor-marked assignments and mock examinations.
Course Books
A comprehensive series of peer-reviewed books written by professionals in the shipping industry and drawing on the latest industry research.
If you are a student or a member, you can order books directly through our coursebook registration form.
You can also place an order by sending a
Key dates & Deadlines
Event
Opening of Academic year F26/S27
Post exam review submission deadline
ICS Online Academy opens
Back to School discount deadline
Examination Registration deadline
Deadline for deferments and any changes
Examinations session November 2026
Requested Examination center deadline
Results Day Nov. 2026
Deadline for receiving post exam reviews
Examination Registration Booking deadline
Deadline for deferments and any changes
Examinations session May 2027
Results Day May 2027
Date
Monday 22nd June 2026
Friday 4th September 2026
Monday 29th June 2026
Friday 25th September 2026
Thursday 8th October 2026
Friday 16th October 2026
16-26 November 2026
Friday 8th January 2027
Thursday 25th February 2027
Friday 05th March 2027
Thursday 8th April 2027
Wednesday 14th April 2027
10-13 and 24-26 May 2027
Thursday 26th August 2027
How to Register/Enroll for Courses
Registration for our examinations in November closes on 8th October 2026.
The Institute’s next academic year opens on 22nd June 2026.
Registration dates, key dates and deadlines will be announced late spring.
To sit an exam with the Institute during the 2026/27 academic year, you will need to register as a student. This can be done online at www.shipbrokers.org.
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