Application

Please complete the following digital application to apply for the AEL programme.

Apply to Study at the AEL

The Applicant must provide proof of the ability to do higher certificate/tertiary level course work in English.

Students must have passed matric or obtained other equivalent secondary school completion qualifications.

We accept students age 18 – 22 who meet the admission criteria.

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1Requirements

2Applicant

3Essay

4Contacts

5References

6Academic

7Medical

Choose the relevant option to reveal what you will need to have prepared for your application

Please select one of the following*

I am currently in grade 12

I have matriculated

I am enrolled/graduated from a tertiary institute

Currently enrolled in grade 12

Mark the application requirements that you have ready:

Certified identity document or passport

Grade 11 final exam results

A signed 250-300 word essay motivating your application

Personal and medical information

Details of parent / legal guardian

Details of an additional contact person

Academic / school background

Matriculated individual

Mark the application requirements that you have ready:

Certified identity document or passport

National senior certificate

A signed 250-300 word essay motivating your application

Personal and medical information

Details of parent / legal guardian

Details of an additional contact person

Academic / school background

Enrolled / graduated from tertiary education

Mark the application requirements that you have ready:

Certified identity document or passport

National senior certificate

Tertiary education results

Academic / school background

A signed 250-300 word essay motivating your application

Personal and medical information

Details of parent / legal guardian

Details of an additional contact person

I am interested in the following enrollment*

Residential Option

Non-residential option (own accommodation)

Applicant Details

Name*

Title First names Surname

Identity / Passport number*

Race*

Nationality*

South African

Other

Mobile Number*

Email Address*

Home language/s*

Other languages

Home address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Different postal address

Different postal address to home address

Postal address

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Upload a certified identity document or passport:

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The signed essay motivating your application

The signed essay (250 - 300 words) must be written and uploaded OR a video recording of the applicant reading the essay can be uploaded below. NB: By uploading your essay you confirm that it is in your own words.

Scan and upload your signed essay here:

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OR record a video and upload it here:

Accepted file types: mp4, mov, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Parent / legal guardian’s details

Name*

Title First names Surname

Relationship to student*

Mobile Number*

Email Address*

Additional contact person’s details

Name*

Title First names Surname

Relationship to student*

Mobile Number*

Email Address*

Academic and school background

Select the option that applies to you:*

I completed secondary school (matric)

I am currently in grade 12

I did not follow the formal secondary school route

Year in which matriculation (or equivalent) completed / to be completed*

Name of school / college*

Telephone number*

Upload your certified school end certificate / national senior certificate:

(Or other equivalent secondary school exemption certificate.)

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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Upload your certified grade 11 final exam results:

You will in due course have to submit a certified copy of your final school certificate for final approval of your application.

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Upload a certified school leaving certificate:

NB: Issued by the appropriate authority in the relevant country where the certificate was obtained as well 2 as a list of the subjects passed, and the percentage acquired in each of those subjects.

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Upload a certificate of exemption from the matriculation endorsement requirements of the South African Matriculation Board:

Qualify for a certificate of complete or conditional exemption from the matriculation endorsement requirements of the South African Matriculation Board. Holders of foreign qualifications may lodge online applications for the evaluation of their foreign qualifications. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) can be contacted at +27 (0) 12 431 5000 (www.saqa.org.za). A successful applicant may provisionally register as student at the AEL subject to obtaining the certificate within four weeks of registration.

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Did you take part in any cultural activities?*

Please furnish full particulars

Did you occupy any leadership positions at school?*

Please furnish full particulars

Did you participate in any sport?*

In which sport(s) did you participate, and at what level?

Do you have hobbies?*

What hobbies do you pursue?

Post matriculation information

Have been registered at any tertiary institution in the past?*

Period

Name of Institution

Qualification enrolled for

Studies supporting documents:

Upload a certified copy of your Progress Report (academic results) at the relevant institution with modules studied and the marks obtained.

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Studies successfully completed?

Have you ever been barred from continuing your studies?

Please give details

Medical and private information

Failure to furnish all information fully and accurately may result in your application being refused. Our privacy policy apply.

Do you have any chronic medical condition or allergies?*

Please provide details

Do you have any dietary or personal requirements?*

Please provide full particulars/motivation and upload supporting documents below.

Upload supporting documents:

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Should your dietary requirements involve any additional costs, these will be for your own account. Please note that the AEL may not be able to accommodate all special dietary or other personal requirements.

Do you take any chronic medication?*

Please provide details (i.e. the name and dosage of medication, as well as the condition for which it has been prescribed)

Do you suffer from any physical, psychological, or mental impairment?*

Please elaborate

Do you use or are you addicted to any habit-forming substance(s)?*

If yes, provide full particulars on an uploaded sheet of paper

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*

If yes, provide full particulars on an uploaded sheet of paper

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Should hospitalisation be necessary please indicate (if applicable):

Do you have medical aid?*

Blood group*

Name of medical aid society

Medical aid number

Name of main member

Contact details of main member

Name of medical practitioner

Contact details of medical practitioner

Emergency contact person*

Mobile number of emergency contact*

Emergency contact's relationship to student*

In the event of urgent medical treatment being required the AEL will endeavour to obtain the assistance of a doctor or physician. The student will be liable for all costs of such treatment.

Contract

Please open and sign the contract by clicking the button below. It can also be downloaded and will be emailed to you for your personal records.

Download the contract here

Please upload the signed contract:

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How did you hear about the AEL?*

Please specify "other"

Application

Apply to Study at the AEL

Choose the relevant option to reveal what you will need to have prepared for your application

Applicant Details

The signed essay motivating your application

Parent / legal guardian’s details

Additional contact person’s details

Academic and school background

Post matriculation information

Medical and private information

Should hospitalisation be necessary please indicate (if applicable):

Contract

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