University in South Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
University profile
Chatsmed Candlelight Nursing School (CCNS) is a private nursing education institution established in 1997 that trains nurses and midwives in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It states a vision of being the preferred private nursing education institution in the SADC region, producing nurses who serve communities in line with the Batho Pele principles. Its values are respect, excellence, accountability, client orientation and honesty.
CCNS offers two nursing qualifications aligned with South African Nursing Council (SANC) regulations: the one-year Higher Certificate in Nursing (SANC Regulation 169, NQF Level 5, 120 credits, SAQA ID 101979) and the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General Nurse (SANC Regulation 171, NQF Level 6, 360 credits, SAQA ID 102001). Both are delivered at the Durban, Stanger, Eshowe and Mthatha campuses and combine theory with work-integrated learning in approved clinical facilities, with simulation and skills laboratory training. Students are registered with SANC for the duration of training, and the diploma articulates to the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (NQF Level 7) and the Bachelor of Nursing (NQF Level 8).
The school is accredited by SANC and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. The Higher Certificate in Nursing is supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health through a letter of support and memorandum of agreement for clinical placement. Graduates are noted for working in South Africa and abroad, including the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Programme delivery is led by nurse educators at each campus, with a board of directors that includes the Chief Executive Officer and the Academic Head. An annual graduation and awards ceremony is held (the 2026 ceremony is on 14 October 2026), and entrance assessments are held at each campus before admission.
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View scholarships for Chatsmed Candle Light Nursing School (Pty) Ltd →National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF exit level 4, with English 40%, Life Sciences 50% and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40%. Applicants write the school entrance assessment; only those who pass may pay the deposit.
Successful completion of the Higher Certificate may meet the entry requirements for the Diploma in Nursing: General Nurse.
Complete the online application form with a personal email address, or write to [email protected]. Entrance assessments are held at the Durban, Stanger, Eshowe and Mthatha campuses.
Higher Certificate in Nursing: tuition R79,500 (deposit R55,000; balance R24,500 over 3 or 6 months; 5% discount for payment in full). Diploma in Nursing: year 1 R82,800, year 2 R81,560, year 3 R80,550, with deposits of R65,000 (year 1) and R55,000 (years 2 and 3) and the balance in 3 or 6 instalments. Other compulsory fees for 2027 include a registration/application fee of R3,800 (non-refundable), acceptance fee R2,500, administrative fee R3,800, name badge R300, skills laboratory consumables R1,500, SANC student registration R370, DENOSA indemnity R495, Hepatitis B vaccine R585, nurse's kit R1,300, computer literacy R2,000 and prescribed textbooks. Late payment penalties apply (5% of instalments and 10% of outstanding fees).
Applicants must meet the NQF level 4 requirements above.
All four campuses offer both nursing programmes, with clinical training in approved facilities and a simulation/skills laboratory component.
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