University in South Africa
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
University profile
Emmanuel Verpleegskool (Emmanuel Nursing School) is a private nursing college that trains auxiliary and general nurses on two campuses, the main campus in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape and a satellite campus in Queenswood, Pretoria. Operated by Emmanuel Verpleegskool (Pty) Ltd (company registration 2006/022426/07), it was set up so that aspirant nurses have equal opportunities to build a career in caring for the ill and frail.
Two qualifications are offered, both taught in English and delivered by contact sessions with supervised clinical placement: the 1-year Higher Certificate in Nursing (Auxiliary Nurse, R169) at NQF level 5 (SAQA ID 119026, 120 credits) and the 3-year Diploma in Nursing (General Nurse, R171) at NQF level 6 (SAQA ID 117037, 364 credits). Graduates are eligible to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as auxiliary or general nurses. Distance and after-hours study are not available, and applicants may enter the three-year diploma directly without first completing the one-year certificate.
Theory is taught in the classroom, procedures are demonstrated in a clinical skills laboratory, and students then work in accredited clinical facilities under registered nurses and facilitators. Oudtshoorn students are placed at clinics, hospitals and old-age homes in Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Riversdale and Ladismith; Pretoria students are placed in Pretoria, Johannesburg and the East Rand, including Unjani clinics, private hospitals and retirement homes. Learning is assessed through tests, examinations, case studies, tasks and practical ward rounds, and students need at least 50% for both theory and practical assessments.
Student life centres on a Student Representative Council with a monthly meeting, a Health and Safety Committee and SRC fundraising; committee members receive a certificate on completing training. Support includes a research library, a simulation facility for practical learning, academic and psychological support and one-to-one lecturer sessions.
Emmanuel is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution (registration certificate 2018/HE07/005), with its programmes accredited by the Council on Higher Education (HEQC) and the South African Nursing Council.
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View scholarships for Emmanuel Verpleegskool (Pty) Ltd →A National Senior Certificate with endorsement for Higher Certificate study and an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 16 in the best six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Preferred subjects: Life Sciences at least 50% (D symbol), English Home Language or First Additional Language at least 50%, and Mathematical Literacy at least 50% or Mathematics at least 40% (E symbol). Learning assumed in place: Communication level 4, Mathematical Literacy level 4, Life Sciences level 4 and Computer Literacy level 3.
A National Senior Certificate with endorsement for Higher Certificate study and an APS of at least 19 in the best six subjects, excluding Life Orientation, with the same preferred subject levels as above. Applicants with other qualifications, an NC(V) or a foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA should contact the school for an APS calculation.
Applications for RPL for access or credit-bearing exemptions are assessed individually; no more than 50% of programme content can be credited through RPL under CHE and SANC guidelines. RPL is not available to candidates holding home-based care qualifications.
Applications are made through KR Education (www.kreducationsa.com); WhatsApp 064 508 3892 or [email protected]. A non-refundable application fee is paid to KR Education. Applications stay open through the year until places are filled. Phase 1 is a sifting by academic scoring and screening tests by KR Education; shortlisted candidates go to Phase 2, a face-to-face interview with the Recruitment and Selection Committee plus psychometric tests (an interview fee of R200 applies per the 2025/2026 prospectus), and outcomes are communicated within two weeks. Students starting in 2027 are contacted with their commencement date.
Higher Certificate in Nursing: R74,340 (deposit R18,585, then 8 monthly instalments of R6,969.38). Diploma in Nursing: R76,230 in Year 1, R77,910 in Year 2 and R79,800 in Year 3 (deposits of 25%, then 8 monthly instalments). A 5% discount applies for full payment by the deposit due date and 2.5% for payment in two instalments. Fees include first-year registration, professional indemnity, a Basic Life Support course and SANC student and post-graduation registration; they exclude textbooks, uniforms, travel, accommodation, supplementary assessments and graduation costs. Payment is by direct deposit only.
Facilities include a library for research, a clinical simulation facility, internet access for students and academic and psychological support services. Office hours are 07:30 to 16:00.
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