Deciding which college to attend is a big decision, so it's important to weigh out your options to ensure you make the correct choice. Here are some of the best colleges in South Africa.
The College of Cape Town
Situated in the Western Cape, College of Cape Town is a leading technical and vocational education and training (TVET) provider, offering a range of courses from business administration to safety in the workplace. With an emphasis on practical skills development, students at the College of Cape Town have access to excellent facilities and industry experts, preparing them for employment in the local and international labour markets.
False Bay College
False Bay College is one of South Africa’s leading post-secondary educational facilities, providing students with access to a range of academic and vocational programmes. They have several campuses located across the Western Cape, such as Muizenberg, Westlake, Fish Hoek, Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain.
Marine engineering, information technology and hospitality and tourism are just some of the courses that False Bay TVET College has to offer. Students can select from a range of options, often with opportunities to study online or part-time. With an excellent placement system, False Bay College helps student find the right job after graduation.
Optimi College
With over 100 courses on offer, Optimi College stands out as one of South Africa’s leading institutions for professional studies. This college offers a range of diplomas, certificates, short courses and postgraduate qualifications across disciplines such as law and business management, executive development and entrepreneurship, public relations and communication as well as advanced computer studies.
The college also has strong links with employers to ensure students are equipped with the latest knowledge and experience required to be successful in their chosen field.
Boston City Campus
As one of South Africa’s largest private higher education institutions, Boston City Campus offers a wide variety of qualifications in business management, human resources, accounting and marketing.
The college prides itself on offering strong practical training with real-world applications that students can take into their future working lives. Students can choose between full-time and part-time courses, with classes held during the day, in the evening and on weekends.
The flexibility of classes at Boston City Campus gives working students the opportunity to pursue their college education while working full-time. They have campuses located in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban to ensure learners get the right education where they can access it.
Rosebank College
Rosebank College is another of South Africa’s well-established private education institutions, providing high-quality education to students from all over the country.
They offer diplomas, degrees and higher certificates in a range of fields from journalism and marketing to law and accounting. Their practical approach to learning ensures students are fully geared for a successful career after graduation. They strive for academic excellence, offering mentorship programmes, scholarships, internships and other extracurricular activities for students participate in.
Rosebank College also offers flexible learning options, such as online and distance learning. Students can access course materials and lectures through the college's online learning platform, allowing them to study at their own pace and on their own schedule.
For more detailed information on the tuition fees, applications and courses offered by each of these colleges, you can visit our Where To Study directory.
