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often have more flexible admission
requirements and provide practical, hands-on
experience that can lead directly to
employment.
NA VIG ATING THE COMPLEXITIES Distance learning and online

education: Distance learning and online
OF UNIV ERSITY ADMISSIONS: education have become increasingly popular
and accessible.These programmes offer
flexibility for students to learn at their own pace
and often at a lower cost than traditional
universities. Many reputable institutions offer
accredited online courses and degrees.

Bridging courses and foundation
programmes: For students who may need
A PARENT university, bridging courses and foundation
to meet the direct entry requirements for
programmes are an excellent option. These
programmes are designed to help students
build the necessary skills and knowledge to
A GUIDE During Grade 11 and matric, if you have worked very hard and were not Internships and learnerships: Internships and
qualify for their desired courses in the future.
learnerships provide valuable on-the-job
training and experience. These programmes
allow students to earn while they learn, gaining
practical skills and industry insights that can
accepted while many of your peers have
be highly advantageous in the job market.
the stress and anxiety for
Contact a SETA for further information.
already received offers. But view this as a
P students and parents can be temporary hurdle rather than a permanent Private higher education institutions:
roadblock,” she says.
overwhelming, not only
The only significant difference between a
The 26 public universities in South Africa
registered and accredited private higher
because of the pressure to
education institution and a public university
only accept around 210,000 first year
is that the former is not government funded.
students annually, and this reality can create
perform well during exams
PHEIs remain a valuable alternative to
significant worry about what will happen if
A and assessments, but also a future student’s plans to attend a public studying at a public university, and their
university unfold differently than expected.
graduates are in high demand in the
because of the complexities
workplace. It is essential, however, to ensure
and uncertainties brought
that you confirm your qualifications. SAQA
“The reality of the admissions process is that
must register all qualifications in South
only a small number of students will receive
about by applying for
an acceptance letter from their preferred
Africa, and the provider must appear on the
institution for their preferred degree. The
DHET list of licenced providers. The Council
university placement.
R Aqualifications, many students competition is intense, with thousands of of Higher Education oversees public and
matric students vying for a limited number of
private higher education providers as the
part from the stressful and
spots. It's natural for parents and students to
responsible quality council.
exhausting application process to
feel anxious about whether they will achieve
various universities and for different
“Starting from Grade 11, the period leading
the necessary results to secure a place at a
up to and following matric exams
university,” says Dr Meyer. She urges parents
endure the disappointment of not being
is undoubtedly challenging for students and
and students to remember that there are
placed in the universities they applied to,
many pathways to success and that a
parents. The uncertainty surrounding
E and having to decide on their next steps. university or college acceptance is not the university admissions adds to the stress, but
it's essential to remember that there are
only – or even best – route to a fulfilling and
“While this situation now facing thousands of
numerous paths to success,” says Dr Meyer.
successful career.
prospective students throughout South Africa
feels like an intractable problem for them
SOME ALTERNATIVES TO
“By exploring alternative education options,
and their families, it is important to put the
managing stress effectively, and keeping an
CONSIDER INCLUDE:
matter into perspective and, first of all, not
Technical and vocational training
open mind, students can find fulfilling and
N take it personally or view it as a failure,” says colleges: Vocational training programmes rewarding career opportunities regardless of
Dr Linda Meyer, MD of IIE Rosebank College.
and technical colleges offer specialised
the outcome of their university applications.
education in various fields such as
The journey to success is rarely a straight
“Of course, it is frustrating not to be able to
engineering, healthcare, information
line, and flexibility and resilience are vital to
cross this item off your to-do-list, especially
navigating it successfully.”
technology and the arts. These institutions
T A B OUT DR LINDA ME Y E R
Dr Linda Meyer is the MD of the Independent Institute of Education’s Rosebank College has
held several executive roles in the public and private sectors. She is a serving member of the
SAQA Board and holds several qualifications, including a Doctor of Philosophy (RSA), Doctor
of Business Administration (USA), Master of Business Administration (UK), Post Graduate
G Diploma in Management Studies (UK), Bachelor of Business Administration, B. Com (Law)
and several other diplomas, higher certificates and professional certifications.
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