The Gambia (GM)
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Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD, D)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul (GMT+0)
Language: English
Social Security & Payment Modes
| Setting |
Value |
| Social security scheme |
SSHFC |
| POS payment modes |
Cash, Africell Money, QMoney, Bank Transfer, Cheque |
Academic Structure
The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) system:
| sERP Division |
GM Level |
Classes |
| Lower Basic |
Lower Basic |
Grade 1–6 |
| Upper Basic |
Upper Basic |
Grade 7–9 |
| Senior Secondary |
Senior Secondary |
Grade 10–12 |
Assessment Framework (gh_basic)
| Setting |
Value |
| Assessment label |
SBA |
| CA weight |
50% |
| Exam weight |
50% |
| Pass mark |
50 |
| Terms per year |
3 |
| Term label |
Term |
National Examinations
| Exam |
Level |
Awarding body |
| GBCE (Gambia Basic Certificate Examination) |
Grade 9 |
WAEC / GBOS |
| WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate) |
Grade 12 |
WAEC |
HR & Statutory Deductions
| Deduction |
Rate |
Body |
| Income Tax (PAYE) |
Progressive bands |
GRA |
| SSHFC (employee) |
5% |
SSHFC |
| SSHFC (employer) |
10% |
SSHFC |
Warning
Gambian statutory rates are subject to the Income and Value Added Tax Act. Verify current rates before running payroll.
Notes
- The Gambia operates on GMT+0 year-round
- English is the official language of instruction
- The Gambia is a small country geographically surrounded by Senegal; both French and English are used in commerce