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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