Varsity College of South Africa Historical Background
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Varsity College was established more than 25 years ago, has eight state-of-the-art campuses nationally and is educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd (The IIE). The IIE has the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa. Through the campuses situated in Sandton, Pretoria, Waterfall (Midrand), Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban North, Westville and Pietermaritzburg, students have access to IIE degrees, diplomas and certificates in three modes of delivery: full-time, part-time and pure online basis. Varsity College boasts a current national average pass rate is 82% with 20% of our students achieving distinctions. Our dropout rate is lower than 18% vs. the 40% national dropout rate average for all higher education institutions.
Our full-time delivery mode of “Quality Teaching for Quality Learning” and uniquely collaborative approach to contact learning means that you actively participate in your studies, engage with lecturers one on one and with classmates and quality subject material. This delivery mode develops understanding, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our part-time delivery mode is a convenient alternative with minimal impact on your professional life. Through contact with high-quality lecturers and fellow students, you will, as a working adult, experience a high standard of education in a vibrant environment where you will develop your professional skills.
Our online delivery model is accessible, flexible and mobile. This mode allows you to set your own pace in order to achieve your academic goals. A team of professional and qualified Online Tutors provide a tangible ‘human presence’. Programme Success Tutors monitor your progress and provide the additional support needed for the attainment of study goals. Our Mobile App allows access to all your study material and engagement with your online peers.
Our lecturers, irrespective of delivery mode, are highly qualified and active in their profession. They provide insight into current industry practice and bring theory to life in the classroom. They are also part of a dynamic online teaching community that keeps abreast of global teaching methods. Further delivery guidance comes from campus-based support teams, development workshop/webinar opportunities throughout the year and a peer review system, a measure that ensures all teaching methodologies deliver quality learning.