Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd.

Higher Certificate entry

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate endorsement, an NCV at NQF Level 4 with Higher Certificate endorsement, an Amended Senior Certificate with Higher Certificate endorsement, a Senior Certificate with university exemption or Higher Certificate endorsement, or a foreign school-leaving certificate that meets Matriculation Board minimums (SAQA equivalence evaluation). Alternative routes are Senate discretionary admission, mature age (23 to 45 years, conditions apply) and Recognition of Prior Learning.

Diploma entry

An NSC with Diploma endorsement or the equivalent NCV, ASC, Senior Certificate or foreign certificate. For the Diploma in Grade R Teaching, applicants must also be teaching in a Grade R or ECD centre and hold 30% in the language of learning and teaching, 40% in Mathematics or 60% in Mathematical Literacy; alternative entry is a Diploma in ECD (NQF 6) or a Certificate in ECD (NQF 5). Mature age exemption (45 years) and RPL are possible, with age exemption certificates obtained from the Matriculation Board.

Bachelor's degree entry

An NSC, NCV (NQF 4), ASC or Senior Certificate with bachelor's degree endorsement, or a SAQA-evaluated foreign school-leaving certificate. Alternatives are a cognate Diploma or Advanced Diploma, a SAQA-evaluated international qualification, mature age (45 years, conditions apply) and RPL for candidates over 23 with a Senior Certificate with at least 40% in four subjects, three passed at the same sitting, including one Higher Grade subject and English. The Bachelor of Commerce (Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Accounting) route requires an APS of at least 38, four subjects from the designated list and Mathematics at level 5 (60 to 69%); NSC percentage bands convert to APS points as 80-99% = 7, 70-79% = 6, 60-69% = 5, 50-59% = 4, 40-49% = 3, 30-39% = 2, 0-29% = 1. Applicants without Accounting at NQF 4 complete the Introduction to Finance bridging course. The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching requires bachelor's endorsement and is subject to institutional enrolment planning and selection.

Postgraduate entry

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management: a three-year 360-credit bachelor's degree, National Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a cognate field, a transcript, a CV showing at least two years of managerial or professional experience, a clear copy of an ID or passport (a driver's licence is not accepted), and a sponsor letter where applicable. PGCE (Intermediate Phase): a bachelor's degree at NQF 7 or an approved 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma including modules for at least two Intermediate Phase school subjects and an appropriate language, or a SAQA-evaluated international equivalent.

International applicants

Foreign school-leaving certificates and international qualifications require a SAQA evaluation certificate and syllabus. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to show English proficiency or sit an English proficiency test before admission.

RPL and credit transfer

RPL and Credit Accumulation and Transfer follow CHE policy and are subject to academic vetting; a formal assessment or portfolio of evidence may be required. Enquiries about credits go to the nearest branch office.

Applying and fees

Applications are made online at apply.lyceum.co.za. Programme first-year fees are quoted on a full-settlement basis with discount applied, with deposit and 10-month instalment options. Examples: Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice R21 540 (deposit R3 049, 10 instalments of R1 728); Diploma in Grade R Teaching R28 232; Bachelor of Commerce in Management R23 352 (deposit R3 305, 10 instalments of R1 873); Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching R46 644 (deposit R6 997, 10 instalments of R3 965); Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management R28 776 (deposit R4 072, 10 instalments of R2 308). Students may be barred from examinations and results while fees are outstanding, and study material is despatched within 21 days of acceptance of registration.

Lyceum College is a distance-learning institution with branch offices rather than a residential campus. Branch listings on the college's branch finder include Durban, Johannesburg (two listings) and Polokwane. Branches handle enquiries and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) queries; teaching is delivered through study materials, the student portal and online platforms, with the exam and assessment arrangements communicated to registered students.