Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Highbury College is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act of 1997. To legally provide higher education qualifications in South Africa, an institution must be registered with the Department, have its qualifications accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education, and have them listed on the National Qualifications Framework by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Yes, Highbury College is a private higher education institution.
Information on the application process, deadlines, and required documents.
Applicants need to visit www.highburycollege.co.za
Click on Apply Now.
Fill in all mandatory fields.
Always make sure that you upload clear certified copies of all required documents.
You can register online or visit your Campus. You can also send a WhatsApp text to or call us on 012 023 1932 and one of our consultants will assist you accordingly.
Cancellation Policy per Contract Terms and Conditions and application fees are non-refundable.
Yes. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
NC(V) programmes:
Grade 9 Certificate, preference given to the grade 10 & 11 applicants.
Engineering N2-N3 programmes:
Grade 11 Certificate with Mathematics 50% or Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy 50% or N1 equivalent.
National N Diploma N4-N6 Programmes:
Grade 12 Certificate
Additional admission requirements may apply, pending programme and qualification offerings.
Students currently writing their final exams / awaiting their results should apply with their latest academic results.
Once they receive their results, they will be able to update and complete their application process.
Preference will be given to students who reside in the College’s geographical footprint.
Students traveling from outside of Pretoria are responsible for their living arrangements, before application with Highbury College.
Yes, foreign students can apply for Full-Time, Part-Time and Distance Learning programmes, however, foreign students do not qualify for the NSFAS Bursary. The student must have the relevant documentation and a study permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have this documentation at registration as they will not be able to register without this. It is also the responsibility of the student to ensure that the documentation is renewed when it expires.
The College does not offer accommodation or residence.
17 February 2025
Yes, if you have not started with classes.
Applications are open all year round. Application date may vary depending on mode of offering, faculty or qualification.
South African citizens registering for the first time to study at a TVET College.
Qualifying criteria:
Students with a household income of R 350k or less
SASSA grant recipients (excluding SASSA Covid-19 grant recipients).
South African Citizens.
What do I need to do to apply?
Visit the NSFAS website www.nsfas.org.za to apply online and create your myNSFAS account to track your application status.
You will need the following:
A valid e-mail address.
A cell phone.
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Highbury College welcomes you to our campus in Pretoria! Come visit us and explore what we have to offer. Attend one of our short programs to gain hands-on experience and valuable skills. Take a tour of our college and discover a community dedicated to your success. We look forward to seeing you!
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