When Will Tvet Colleges Reopen

When Will Tvet Colleges Reopen: when are colleges opening for 2024

Many eager learners and prospective students are curious about when Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges will reopen as we approach the start of a new academic year. The exact moment that colleges reopen is an important detail that can influence students’ goals and plans for their education. In this piece, we explore the variables affecting TVET colleges’ reopening and offer predictions regarding the start of the academic year for students in 2024.

How To Apply To TVET Colleges: when are colleges opening for 2024

• Visit the college website to download the application form
• Fill all the space
• Choose a course that fits your qualification
•  Provide all the important documents such as Valid ID, certified Results, or certificate
•  Provide IDs of parents and/or guardians or death certificate where applicable
• International students must provide their passport ID where applicable.

Application Period

TVET colleges invite interested students to apply before the beginning of each semester. This normally takes place a few months before the start of the semester, giving candidates plenty of time to submit their applications, produce the requisite documentation, and participate in any necessary tests or interviews.

Online applications are accepted by the majority of Tvet institutions in South Africa. Applicants must start the application process for any of the Tvet colleges in South Africa between and for the 2024–2025 academic year.

• TVET College application Reopen date is on April 1 2024
• TVET College application closing date is on November 30, 2024

National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

Term 1: 

• Staff: 8 January – 20 March
• Students: 18 January – 20 March

Students will have 48 lecturing days and supplementary exams will take place from 13 February to 8 March 2024.

Term 2: 

• Staff and students: 3 April – 14 June

There will be 52 lecturing days in Term 2.

Term 3: 

• Staff and students: 9 July – 20 September

Lecture days will amount to 53 days in Term 3 and Internal Examinations will run for 14 days

Term 4:

• Staff and students: 1 October –  11 December

There will be 24 lecturing days in Term 4. Students will write Life Skills and Computer Literacy paper 2 exams from 1 to 7 November 2024. Examinations will take place from 8 November to 8 December 2024.

Report 191: Business and Utility Studies

First Semester Opening

The first semester of TVET colleges usually commences in the early months of the year, often around January. This is when most colleges reopen for the new academic year. During this time, both new and returning students can enrol in various programs and courses offered by the colleges.

Semester 1 Term 1: 

• Staff: 8 January – 20 March
• Students: 15 January – 20 March

Students will have 48 lecturing days.

Second Semester Opening

For those who miss the first-semester intake or wish to start their studies later in the year, TVET colleges also offer a second-semester intake. The second semester usually starts around April. This provides an additional opportunity for individuals to join the college and pursue their chosen courses.

Semester 1 Term 2: 

• Staff and students: 3 April – 14 June

There will be 32 lecturing days in Term 2. Mid-year examinations start on 21 May and end on 14 June 2024.

Semester 2 Term 3: 

• Staff: 9 July – 20 September
• Students: 15 July – 20 September

Lecturing days will amount to 49 in Term 3.

Semester 2 Term 4: 

• Staff and students: 1 October – 6 December

There will be 24 lecturing days. Examinations will take place from 8 November to 6 December 2024.

Report 191: Natural Science Studies

Trimester 1: 

• Staff: 8 January – 19 April
• Students: 15 January – 19 April

Students will have lectures for 48 days. Examinations will take place from 25 March to 19 April 2024.

Trimester 2: 

• Staff: 20 May – 23 August
• Students: 27 May – 23 August

There will be 47 lecturing days in Trimester 2. Students will write examinations from 31 July to 23 August 2024.

Trimester 3:

• Staff: 3 September – 11 December
• Students: 10 September – 11 December

There will be a total of 47 lecture days. Exams will be given from November 17 through December 11, 2024.

Reopened TVET Colleges 

full list of TVET Colleges in South Africa that have been reopened;

1. Central Johannesburg TVET College
2. Ekurhuleni East TVET College
3. Ekurhuleni West TVET College
4. Sedibeng TVET College
5. South West Gauteng TVET College
6. Tshwane North TVET College
7. Tshwane South TVET College
8. Western TVET College
9. Coastal TVET College
10. Elangeni TVET College
11. Esayidi TVET College
12. Majuba TVET College
13. Mnambithi TVET College
14. Mthashana TVET College
15. Thekwini TVET College
16. Umfolozi TVET College
17. Umgungundlovu TVET College
18. Boland TVET College
19. College of Cape Town
20. False Bay College
21. Northlink TVET College
22. South Cape TVET College
23. West Coast TVET College
24. Buffalo City TVET College
25. Eastcape Midlands TVET College
26. Ikhala TVET College
27. Ingwe TVET College
28. King Hintsa TVET College
29. King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
30. Lovedale TVET College
31. Port Elizabeth TVET College

Many people look forward to the much-anticipated reopening of TVET colleges, which signifies the start of their educational and professional journeys. Prospective students can confidently navigate the horizon by using efficient communication channels and staying updated about government guidelines, COVID-19 considerations, and application periods. The prospect of TVET colleges reopening in [Current Year] is exciting, and with careful planning, aspirant students can start a life-changing educational journey that sets the stage for success in the future.