University in South Africa
KwaSizabantu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
University profile
Cedar International Academy NPC (Cedar) is a Christian private higher education institution on the KwaSizabantu Mission premises near Kranskop in rural KwaZulu-Natal. It holds DHET registration certificate no. 2021/HE08/001 and offers fully accredited teacher-education degrees, with a mission of providing higher education that upholds Christian truths and values and equips graduates for effective and purposeful lives.
Cedar currently offers two four-year, full-time, contact (on-campus) degrees: the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (SAQA ID 115553, NQF Level 7) and the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (SAQA ID 119073, NQF Level 7). Both are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Teaching practice is done through Work Integrated Learning placements.
The campus is in a quiet rural setting at Silverstream Farm (R74), Kranskop. Students can live on campus, where accommodation is provided with meals included, and education and accommodation are paid in advance. Services include the Kay Stegen Library (open Monday to Friday, with a loan allowance of three resources for two weeks, and access to ERIC, JSTOR and Springer Link on the Cedar network plus open-access journals), student support services, health and wellbeing policies, and a published academic calendar of two semesters with Work Integrated Learning in the second half of the year.
Cedar is a distinctly Christian institution: the Bible is the basis for activity and behaviour, and students are grounded spiritually as well as academically. Preference in admission is given to applicants from the rural communities Cedar serves. The institution runs outreach and community activities such as maths lessons at local primary schools, a water rocket competition and reading projects.
International applicants must have their qualifications certified by the Matriculation Board of Universities in South Africa and, for on-campus study, provide a study permit and proof of medical insurance. Tuition is charged per module credit.
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View scholarships for Cedar International Academy NPC →A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass (or an NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with endorsement for bachelor studies) with appropriate subject combinations. Six NSC subjects (excluding Life Orientation) are used to calculate the Admission Point Score: 90-100% = 8 points, 80-89% = 7, 70-79% = 6, 60-69% = 5, 50-59% = 4, 40-49% = 3, 30-39% = 2, 0-29% = 1. Applicants still awaiting results may apply with their latest school report and receive a provisional enrolment agreement.
Teachers with a recognised certificate or diploma in education may apply with possible credit transfer; Recognition of Prior Learning may lead to admission or advanced standing (module exemptions through RPL up to 50% of a programme); a maximum of 50% of credits from another qualification may be transferred through Credit Accumulation and Transfer. A discretionary conditional exemption may be granted by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications must be certified through the Matriculation Board of Universities in South Africa before applying. A study permit and medical insurance cover are required for on-campus studies.
Complete the online application form (applications for 2027 are open). No enrolment fee is charged. Selected applicants are invited to an entrance examination and interview, after which an enrolment offer is issued. Selection is not guaranteed by eligibility.
Tuition 2027: R254.00 per module credit (modules carry 8, 10, 12 or 15 credits). Students provide their own laptop (minimum i3 processor, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 15.6 inch screen, Windows 11). Camps, field trips, textbooks and stationery are not included; travel for Work Integrated Learning placements is included. Fees are payable in advance by cash, direct deposit or card.
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