The official 2024 calendar of Community Education and Training (CET) Colleges has been released to the public. The shows when the academic year will commence, conclude, be paused for holidays and when the student will likely participate in their exams
The establishment of community education and training colleges in South Africa was driven by the need to provide opportunities for post-school youth and adults who seek to enhance their educational foundation and improve their employability skills.
It also allows them to pursue further learning pathways including entry into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and universities.
These colleges cater to individuals who may not initially qualify for admission to traditional higher education institutions, offering them a supportive environment to develop essential skills and qualifications for personal and professional advancement.
Here’s The 2024 Calendar For Community Colleges
Term classes for community classes commenced on 17 January and continued for 10 weeks before concluding on 20 March 2024. There will be 46 days of teaching.
Term 2 starts on 3 April, concluding on 14 June. Term 3 kicks off on 9 July and concludes on 20 September.
The academic year wraps up in Term 4, starting on 1 October and ending on 11 December.
The colleges close for the year on 13 December. In total, students can expect 205 lecturing days and 209 staff service days throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2024 COMMUNITY COLLEGES CALENDAR
More About CET Colleges
Community colleges have been established across all nine provinces, integrating 3,279 adult education and training centres. Initially focusing on individuals ineligible for TVET colleges or universities, these institutions are committed to expanding youth and adult participation in community education and training, with a target of one million participants by 2030.
