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Education
Where can I
get a bursary/funds to further my studies?
Contact the following organisations:
- Department of Education (National Student Financial
Aid Scheme)
Contact : Seputu Mampane
E-mail: mampane.g@doe.gov.za
Tel: +27 (0)12 312 5256
Fax: +27 (0)12 323 7532
Postal address: Private Bag X895, PRETORIA, 0001
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme
E-mail: info@nsfas.org.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 763 3232
Fax: +27 (0)21 797 8131
Postal address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, CAPE TOWN,
7801
Physical address: 18-20 Court Road, Wynberg, 7800
- Thabo Mbeki Education Trust
Contact: Thomeka Dandala
E-mail:
tdandala@mbekiedutrust.org.za
Tel: +27 082 990 8638
Fax: +27 (0)11 388 7905
Postal address: PO Box 784646, SANDTON, 2146
Physical address: 70 Rivonia Road, IBM Park, SANDTON, 2146
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The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund
Contact: Boitumelo Mdwaba (Head Office - South Africa)
E-mail: tumim@nmcf.co.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 274 5600
Fax: +27 (0)11 486 3914
Postal address: PO Box 797, Highlands North, 2037
Physical address: 21 Eastwold Way,Cnr Oxford Road, Saxonwold 2196
- Educational Opportunities Council (EOC)
Contact: Russ Nelson
E-mail: eoc@iafrica.com
Tel: +27 (0) 11 833 1510-7
Fax: +27 (0) 11 838 7654
Postal address: PO Box 3323, JOHANNESBURG, 2000
Physical address: 14 Manifest House, cnr. Simons and Marshall Street, JOHANNESBURG, 2000
You could also approach your bank for a loan. Some
also give bursaries to students of merit.
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How do I
acquire contact information of schools and tertiary
institutions?
Tertiary Institutions
Contact information for public schools can be
obtained from the
Department of Education
Contact: Ms Kgabiso Molokoane
E-mail:
molokoane.k@doe.gov.za
Tel: +27 (0)12 312 5298
Fax: 086 615 2887
Postal address: Private Bag X895, PRETORIA, 0001
See also
Independent schools
Contact information for independent schools can be
obtained from the
Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA).
E-mail:
info@isasa.org
Tel: +27(0)11 648 7208/1331
Fax: +27(0)11 648 1467
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Where can I find out when the school holidays are?
The school calendar with details of the school terms are published in the Government Gazette annually.
The school calendar for independent schools is published on the website of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA).
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Where can I find out about other training courses?
Information on various training courses can be obtained from The Skills Portal.
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What is Early Childhood Development?
ECD is a comprehensive approach to programmes and policies for children from birth to nine years of age with the active participation of their parents and caregivers. Its purpose is to protect the rights of children to develop their full cognitive, emotional, social and physical potential. The Department of Education is responsible for children in grades 1 to 3 as part of compulsory schooling.
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How do I register an ECD centre?
To establish and register an early childhood development centre or to apply for changes to an existing registration certificate you must:
- contact the office of the Department of Social Development nearest to the proposed centre
- consult the local authority (municipality) to obtain the right of use and the necessary health clearance certificate to run the centre in a particular place
- contact the local Departments of Education and Health in the area where the early childhood development centre is located to find out if they have any other requirements.
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