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[🎙️ Listen to the Podcast] Future-Proof Careers: Navigating the Green Economy After School
Wondering what life after matric could look like in the environmental field? Tune in as Pippa Hudson, well-known broadcaster and host of Lunch with Pippa Hudson on CapeTalk, chats with Educational Planner, Bryce Dekker about meaningful, future-focused study options for school leavers – especially those interested in conservation ecology and the green economy. This insightful […]
AEL Provides A Unique Solution For Students Left Without Confirmed University Placement
The unprecedented demand for university placements in South Africa underscores a growing crisis in the country’s education system. With over 100,000 students left without university placement for the 2025 academic year due to record demand, the stark reality is apparent: the capacity of traditional higher education institutions cannot keep pace with the surge in student […]
Begin Your Career as a Nature Guide with the AELÂ
Are you passionate about the outdoors and dreaming of a career in conservation or eco-tourism? The Academy for Environmental Leadership SA (AEL) has exciting news for aspiring nature guides: As an addition to our Conservation Ecology qualification (an NQF5 Higher Certificate), we are now offering our students the Nature Field Guide Course, in collaboration with […]
UNSURE ABOUT YOUR CAREER DIRECTION AFTER MATRIC? HERE’S EXPERT ADVICE TO GUIDE YOUR NEXT STEPS.
Are you finishing matric and feeling uncertain about what to study next year? It’s a common challenge for many students. To help you make an informed decision, we reached out to South African career advisors for their insights on navigating this transitional phase. One option to consider is an academic bridging year. Taking this year […]
ORANGE RIVER ROWING EXPEDITION
Three days, 45 kilometers, and an unforgettable journey down the Orange River… Our students set out from the Duin in die Weg campus, paddling their way back to Uizip over three days. They braved the river’s rapids, marveled at the stunning landscapes, slept under the vast Kalahari sky, and created lasting memories with friends. This […]
MATRICS: SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
Considering a break before entering into university? There are numerous advantages to not enrolling immediately after matric, and taking time to prepare could be one of the best decisions you make for your future. The leap from school to university is significant, and many students benefit from an intentional pause to mature, gain emotional intelligence, and equip […]