Welcome to the Candidate Portal

By engaging with ECoL regarding your examinations, you agree to the terms outlined below:

1. Introduction

   The Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL) is committed to protecting your personal information.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Information

   ECoL collects and processes your personal information solely for the purposes of administering, processing, and calculating your examination results. This may include, but is not limited to.

   • Your name, surname, and identification details.
   • Examination registration details.
   • Examination scores and performance data.
3. Sharing of Personal Information

   Your personal information will only be shared with third parties who are.

   • Formal ECoL partners.
   • Drectly involved in the processing and calculation of examination results.
   • Bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements

   ECoL will not sell, distribute, or disclose your personal information to unauthorized third parties

4. Data Protection, Security and Compliance

   CoL takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. ECoL adheres to internationally recognized security and quality standards, including:

   • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 – Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification.
   • ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management System (QMS) certification.
   • Bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements

   These certifications ensure that your personal data is managed securely and processed with high-quality standards.

5. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Request access to your personal information.
   • Request correction of inaccurate information.
   • Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
   • Decline and not register for examinations.
6. Retention of Personal Information

   Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this document and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Contact Information

   For any inquiries or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact ECoL through official communication channels.