The Access for Success University Preparation Programme is the ideal opportunity to improve your Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science marks.
Access for Success facilitates the re-writing of Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences (NSC).
Selected learners embark on a one-year focused Access for Success (A4S) programme. Learners will receive 10 hours of tuition (Mondays to Saturdays) presented by the AEL at Duin in die Weg Campus, Gariep, Northern Cape. This to improve their scores in the National Senior Certificate (Gr12) in Mathematics and Physics to a level where they qualify for admission into a university to prepare themselves for critically important occupations in STEM professions.
During this university preparation year learners will enhance their foundational skills through exposure to leadership skills, life skills development modules and excursions to allow them to advance to their next phase of life with increased self-confidence. The programme will also assist students in career guidance and the processing of university and bursary applications.
What is a STEM profession?
A STEM profession includes any critically important occupation in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. With a foundation in these subjects, these professionals are equipped to solve problems, conduct research and develop new ideas.
The A4S programme assist learners to qualify for admission into a university to eventually occupy a job in a STEM profession. Here are some examples of STEM jobs.
Applications
The A4S programme is a selection programme - to be selected for the programme in 2025, you need to comply with pertinent entry requirements. Prospective students should:
Be in Grade 12 in 2024
Have passed the National Senior Certificate with at least 40% for Mathematics
Have passed the National Senior Certificate with at least 40% for Physical Sciences
Have passed the National Senior Certificate subjects with at least 50% for English
Have passed the other subjects from the group of subjects designated for university admission with at least 50%
Have passed the National Senior Certificate with at least a 50% average (excluding Life Orientation)
No students with mathematical literacy will be accepted.
Bursaries
SIOC-CDT full bursary programme
The bursary is available to 50 learners. The bursary is a full bursary and will cover the learners cost for the duration of the A4S programme for teaching, lodging, meals and logistics from and to Kuruman or Thabazimbi.
This bursary programme is open to educationally disadvantage learners from die SIOC-CDT beneficiary areas:
John Taolo Gaetsewe District:
• Gasegonyana Local Municipality
• Gamagara Local Municipality
• Joe Morolong Local MunicipalityZF Mgcawu District:
• Tsantsabane Local MunicipalityThabazimbi District:
• Dwaalboom Circuit Local Municipality
Our excellent staff
Ms Mariza Thiro
Acting Head: Academic Programme and Physical Science Lecturer
Mr Herbert Lyukamuzi
Acting Head: Mathematics and Lecturer
Mr Jacques Maasdorp
Physical Science Lecturer
Ms Vigeline Ngwimba
Head: Learner Affairs & Personal Development Lecturer
Ms Grace Sibanda
Assistant Learner Affairs and Admin
Mr Thabang Misapitso
Mathematics Lecturer
Contact & application information
2025 Applications closed 31st January 2025, at 12 PM.
Application forms together with all supporting docs had to be submitted via one of the following:
Digital Application Form
Completed online application form.
Printed Application Form
Download and completed PDF application form.
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Email
info@access4success.co.za
Campus Location
Duin in die Weg Guest Farm N10, 131 Gariep, Upington, 8822, South Africa
Only complete applications with copies of the supporting documents listed will be considered. Please write applicant’s name & surname on all supporting documentation.
The AEL reserves the right to cancel an application if false or incorrect information is supplied.
Applications open 1 December 2025.
Closing date for all applications: 31 January 2026, at 12 PM (afternoon).
The final selection will take place immediately after the closing date of applications.
For consideration an applicant must provide the following:
- Your final National Senior Certificate results
- The application form
- All supporting documents as listed here.
Successful candidates will be informed about their selection and placement to the programme during the week following the release of the National Senior Certificate results.
NB: The decision of the admissions committee will be final.
The A4S Programme will commence in February 2025.
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We support and encourage our students in their strive to successfully apply for further study at a College or University.
Three Daily Meals
Three tasty and nutritious meals are served daily, freshly prepared by our well trained kitchen staff, right from the convenience of our on-site fully equipped kitchen.
Furnished Rooms
Our campus accommodation offers fully furnished rooms, with clean and regularly serviced ablution facilities.
Time to Have Fun
Enjoy this breathtaking campus oasis with its abundance of open space while taking part in social events that compliment our campus’s recreational facilities.
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