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2.  FET Colleges- practical work skills  University of Technology – combination of theory and practical  University – academic/theoretical and followed by a professional qualification  Private Institutions – many different types. Check their credibility

3.  Achievement rating of 3 or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.  Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy – 2  Home Language – 3 (English)  First Additional Language – 2 (Afrikaans or isiXhosa)  One of above mentioned languages must be English or Afrikaans  Specific minimum requirements for a course may apply. E.g. portfolio, subjects and codes etc

4.  National Senior Certificate  Achievement Rating – 4 (50-59%)  At least 4 subjects from designated list  Accounting  Geography  History  Consumer Studies  Information Technology  Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects)  Life Sciences  Mathematics  Mathematical Literacy  Music  Physical Sciences  Visual Arts

5.  All first time applicants to UCT must write the National Benchmark Tests 1. Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test (AQL) 2. Mathematics  Specific faculty requirements  Academic Point Score – sum of six subjects, excluding LO, but including English and any other required subject for the relevant programme. Results below 40% not counted.

6.  To study at Stellenbosch University based on the new national curriculum for the Further Education and Training Phase, you are required to:  Have obtained a National Senior Certificate(NSC) as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor's degree studies, which means that you must obtain at least a level 4 in four school subjects from the list of university admission subjects.  Have written the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs)  Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties. University of Western Cape  Faculty specific requirements  Point system  May be required to write NBT

7. NSC LEVELS UWC POINTS 27 points for degree 23 points for diploma LevelPercentage Points for English(*) Points for Maths or Maths Lit Points for Life Orientation Points for Each other Subject 890-100%15 38 780-89%13 37 670-79%11 26 560-69%9925 450-59%7724 340-49%5513 230-39%3312 120-29%1111 Less than 20%0000

9.  Resource Centre  Internet  Career’s Library  PACE Career Centre  Numbers for specialists  NSFAS – National Student Financial Aid Scheme  List of websites

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