Fedisa: Bachelor of Arts Honours: Fashion Design Degree

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	BA HONOURS: FASHION DESIGN DEGREE Bachelor of Arts Honours: Fashion Design Under development for 2010 Applications for this programme will only be accepted once the Council on Higher Education (CHE) accreditation has been finalized. Prospective candidates should contact the institution for preliminary consideration. GOALS The aim of the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree is to produce design professionals, empowered with the entrepreneurial skills, to lead the design process from concept to consumer. The programme is designed for the accomplished creative business person, who has a flair for fashion, style and a love of all aspects influencing clothing design and its related fields, such as prevailing trends, cultural influences, production technology and sound business practice. Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical development of the candidate, as well as the business acumen to successfully integrate new concepts commercially. A sound theoretical base supports all practical aspects of the programme. OBJECTIVES . To evolve the candidate’s technical ability to a superior level for artefact development. . To evolve the candidate’s economic understanding of design for a successful entry into the commercial business environment. . To develop a focused awareness of the influences driving design and its consumption in the 21st Century. STRUCTURE The BA Honours: Fashion Design Programme consists of the following non-elective modules set out below: Research Methodology - Short Course (6 weeks/2 hours once per week), literature review, academic writing, referencing, dissertation structure and analysis. Develops the ability to critically review the work of academic predecessors in the particular field of research through an in-depth understanding of the literature review process. To construct a cohesive academic argument and present these findings in a well structured academic format with extensive referencing of the intellectual theories upon which the new research is based. 25 000 Word Dissertation – Fully illustrated and referenced. Develops the ability to analyze, construct and communicate new research findings and draw conclusions for the advancement of society based on these findings. Illustrate the research findings where appropriate to elucidate the readers’ understanding of the text in an appropriately formatted document. Artefact Collection – Twelve model fashion collection or genre specific equivalent. Develops the ability to produce a range of appropriate artefacts, using appropriate technology, which illustrate the research findings of the dissertation. Visual Study and Presentation - Visual rendering of artefact collection and presentation of final exhibition. Develops the proposed artefact rendering before production is undertaken and executes the final visual presentation of the proposed artefacts for final assessment. This may take the form of either a static exhibition or, in the case of a fashion collection, a runway show. Entrepreneurial Business Analysis - Economic viability and integration study of research findings. Develops the understanding of the business impact of the research findings on the world of design in the context of the current socio-economic environment. This is achieved by analyzing the current global social constructs that impact on the daily performance of design professionals in the working world. Experiential Internship - Six-week self-arranged industry related internship and presentation. Develops the in-depth understanding of the research context in relation to the application of the researched field of study in the economic environment. DURATION The BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree is a one-year full time programme. With the exception of the Research Methodology component of this programme, which takes place over a preset study period as group contact sessions, all other teaching and learning components are dealt with on a facilitation basis at prearranged two weekly intervals, unless otherwise agreed. Holidays are in accordance with the BA Programmes of FEDISA (Pty) Ltd and all other major South African Universities. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT The method of assessment is continuous evaluation. Course supervisors will assess all work internally and a full academic moderation panel will moderate these evaluations quarterly. At the completion of each semester, an independent external industry specialist is included in the moderation panel to act as the final external examiner. A FEDISA pass is a moderate 50% or above, whilst a FEDISA distinction is 75%, which again is a moderated mark. Any student failing a module may resubmit work at the next moderation opportunity, provided that the applicable resubmission fee has been paid. It is important to note that each of the sub-components of the honours programme must be passed with a sub minimum of 50%. ADMISSION Minimum Requirements In order for applicants to be considered for the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme offered by FEDISA, prospective candidates must comply with certain minimum requirements. Minimum Academic Requirements The minimum academic requirements are: . Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or related design field. . National Diploma plus minimum five years related industry experience in line with FEDISA fields of study. OR . An international equivalent. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must keep in mind that English will be the primary medium of tuition at FEDISA and that candidates cannot be guaranteed that instruction will necessarily be in their language of choice. Applicants should further note that the above admission requirements are minimum requirements only. Admission to all programmes is subject to an entrance evaluation and a rigorous selection process. Meeting the minimum academic and language requirements will not necessarily ensure admission to the programme. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) “Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the process of assessing and accrediting acquired knowledge and/or capabilities of a person, gained in formal, informal and non-formal learning, against a set of outcomes in a formal course of study or a set of workplace or social competencies.” FEDISA subscribes to “Recognition of Prior Learning”, which will be applicable to mature applicants (22 years +), which will be evaluated by means of a practical assessment, portfolio submission and interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Download Application Form Application forms are available from the Admissions Office or may be downloaded from the above link. Please refer to the contacts page for the various contact options. If you are requesting application forms via e-mail, please provide your name, postal address and telephone number and clearly indicate that you are requesting admission to the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree. Completed application forms, together with the following documentation, must be returned to the Head of Admissions before the closing date as indicated above: . Certified copy of ID Document / Passport . Certified copy of most recent exam results . One (X1) black and white ID photo . Application fee or proof of payment thereof FEDISA will in turn acknowledge receipt of applications and will furnish the applicants with further information regarding the entrance evaluations. Incomplete application forms will not be processed. Please note that such an acknowledgment in no way implies that the applicant has been accepted to FEDISA. RESEARCH PROPOSALS Applications for studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme should be accompanied by a well defined research proposal, outlining the proposed field of study, scope of research and anticipated outcomes of the research. Such proposals will be evaluated for further development within the context of the honours degree. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL All applicants wishing to be considered for studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme are required to submit the following: A portfolio of evidence outlining their achievement of studies on their undergraduate degrees or in the case of an RPL application, a portfolio of evidence outlining such achievements as may be appropriate. Portfolio submission is applicable to all applicants for studies at the Honours level of the programme. Applicants, residing within South Africa, are required to prepare portfolios within the prescribed format and mail these together with their application. Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the original, if so required at a later stage. Applicants are required to submit the following as part of the application: . Research Proposal In your own words, write a broadly outlined proposal for your anticipated research theme. The essay must offer information, constructive criticism and comments reflecting your interest in this particular field of study and research. The essay should not exceed 1 500 words. . Visual Portfolio The portfolio should clearly illustrate your levels of achievement within design or its related fields. There is no specific prescript for the portfolio format, as candidates applying for the honours level of study should have a firm grasp of portfolio presentation skills. ENTRANCE EVALUATION Entrance evaluation sessions are scheduled by appointment. All students who live within 150km of Cape Town are required to attend an entrance evaluation session. Applicants will receive confirmation of the date of their evaluation session or submission of portfolio, after their applications have been received and the relevant application fees have been paid. CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION The closing date for preliminary applications is 5 December each year. Should you have missed this closing date, late applications will be considered until the 15 January, of the respective year for which you wish to enroll, provided that there are still seats available. A “late application fee” will be payable. Please refer to the fees schedule. The result of the application will be communicated once the selection committee has made its decision. GENERAL INFORMATION Prospective candidates are urged to apply as early as possible, to enable the selection of a suitable supervisor and external examiner. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Fashion Design – Retail Fashion Design – Couture Fashion Buying / Merchandising Fashion Journalism Fashion Editing Styling for Media Fashion Event Production Trend Analysis and Fashion Forecasting Fashion Marketing and Entrepreneurship Fashion, etc. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS Additional information FEDISA (Pty) Ltd is subject to the South African Government’s policy regarding the admission of foreign students to degree/diploma courses. Foreign applicants should not finalise their study plans before they have obtained the required visa and study permit. Please note: The study permit must state specifically that the applicant is entitled to study at FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, and not at another educational institution. 1. Tuition Fees for International Students All international students are required to pay an administrative levy of R1,500.00 which is payable on registration. This levy is a once-off payment and does not form part of the tuition fees. Please note that the full annual tuition fee is payable prior to or upon registration. General Living and Maintenance Cost Students should budget approximately R3,000.00 - R5,000.00 per month (R36,000.00 - R60,000.00 per annum) towards general living and maintenance expenses. 2. Applying for a New Study Permit International students, in addition to the above, are required to have study permits to study in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). FEDISA (Pty) Ltd is not permitted to register international students unless they have a valid temporary resident permit. This includes students from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Study permits are obtained from the South African Embassy / High Commission or Consulate in your home country and will give you entry into South Africa for study purposes. Your study permit needs to be valid at all times and is issued for the duration of your study period (i.e. the minimum time it takes to qualify for the degree you are taking). If you are currently studying at a South African High School or at another Tertiary Education Institution in South Africa, then please note that you need to apply for a new study permit valid for FEDISA (Pty) Ltd. For the application, the following is required: A Department of Home Affairs application form (BI-1738); A valid passport (It must be valid for at least 30 days after the end of your proposed stay in South Africa, otherwise your permit will only be granted for the period up to 30 days before the expiry date.) It should also have at least one unused page left when arriving in South Africa; Application fee for the permit is non-refundable even if the permit is refused; An official letter from FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course, together with your proof of your acceptance of the offer. (This is the acceptance letter that needs to be returned to FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, stating your intension to accept your placement with the institute.); A medical clearance report, as well as a yellow fever vaccination, if relevant; Relevant certificate if married, widowed, divorced or separated; Proof of medical insurance cover registered and/or recognized in South Africa; Details regarding arranged accommodation, if any; Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, maintenance and incidental costs; A police clearance certificate (less than six months old); A deposit (a cash amount not exceeding the cost of a single ticket to the applicant’s country of origin). Students from other African countries are not required to pay this deposit, provided that the Government of their country submits a written undertaking to pay all cost relating to the deportation of the student, should it become necessary. The documents must be originals or certified copies Certified copy = a photocopy of the original document with an original certified stamp that an authorized person (Commissioner of Oaths) has seen the original document. An uncertified photocopy of the original or a photocopy of a certified copy is not sufficient. We advise that applications for a new study permit should be submitted at least five to six weeks before the intended departure date for FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, as it takes time to process these applications. 3. Renewing a Study Permit IMPORTANT: All applications for the extension of a study permit should be submitted at least 30 days before the expiry date. Failure to do so will mean that you will have to satisfy the Director General that there was good cause, in order to have the later application accepted. In order to extend your study permit, you will need to take the following to the Department of Home Affairs Office closest to you: Valid Passport (valid for at least 30 days more than the required extension period); Completed Application Form (BI-1739); Application Fee (Please contact your nearest Home Affairs Office to confirm the amount.); Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the tuition fees, subsistence and incidental cost (in the form of a bursary document or bank statement); Police clearance certificate less than six months old (anyone older than 18 years); A medical clearance report; An official letter from FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, confirming registration and course duration; Proof of medical insurance cover registered and/or recognized in South Africa; Proof of repatriation undertaking or, in the case of African countries only, proof that your country has signed a written undertaking to pay the cost for deportation, should it become necessary; Accommodation (copy of a lease agreement, letter from your landlord, etc.). The nearest Home Affairs offices to FEDISA (Pty) Ltd are the Cape Town or Wynberg offices: Cape Town 56 Barrack Street (2nd Floor) Cape Town Tel.: 021 462-4970 Wynberg 109 Milbank Road (behind the Wynberg library) Wynberg Tel.: 021 797-4767 Useful Websites Discovery Medical Aid Scheme https://www.discovery.co.za South African Department of Home Affairs http://www.home-affairs.gov.za Department of Foreign Affair http://www.dfa.gov.za Please note: International medical insurance may only enable you to be reimbursed after you have incurred the medical expenses. This would be prohibitive if you are hospitalised. 4. Conducting work during the term of your studies in South Africa In terms of Section 13(3) of the new Immigration Act of 2004, a holder of a valid study permit may conduct work for not more than 20 working hours per week, as well as full-time during the academic vacations. 5. Academic and English language proficiency requirements A certain level of proficiency in English is required for success in higher education studies. This includes a pass in English at A-level or O-level. Other post-school English language qualifications will be evaluated on merit. A limited number of students only, can be accepted for this programme and placement is, therefore, subject to availability. Students following the Cambridge System should take note of the following: Passes of at least five different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least two are HIGCSE level subjects; A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at FEDISA (Pty) Ltd (English); Specific Pass Grades: IGCSE: A, B, or C HIGCSE: 1, 2, or 3. Back to top

BA HONOURS: FASHION DESIGN DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Fashion Design

Under development for 2010
Applications for this programme will only be accepted once the Council on Higher Education (CHE) accreditation has been finalized. Prospective candidates should contact the institution for preliminary consideration.

GOALS

The aim of the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree is to produce design professionals, empowered with the entrepreneurial skills, to lead the design process from concept to consumer.
The programme is designed for the accomplished creative business person, who has a flair for fashion, style and a love of all aspects influencing clothing design and its related fields, such as prevailing trends, cultural influences, production technology and sound business practice.
Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical development of the candidate, as well as the business acumen to successfully integrate new concepts commercially. A sound theoretical base supports all practical aspects of the programme.

OBJECTIVES

. To evolve the candidate’s technical ability to a superior level for artefact development.

. To evolve the candidate’s economic understanding of design for a successful entry into the commercial business environment.

. To develop a focused awareness of the influences driving design and its consumption in the 21st Century.

STRUCTURE

The BA Honours: Fashion Design Programme consists of the following non-elective modules set out below:

Research Methodology
- Short Course (6 weeks/2 hours once per week), literature review, academic writing, referencing, dissertation structure and analysis.
Develops the ability to critically review the work of academic predecessors in the particular field of research through an in-depth understanding of the literature review process. To construct a cohesive academic argument and present these findings in a well structured academic format with extensive referencing of the intellectual theories upon which the new research is based.

25 000 Word Dissertation
– Fully illustrated and referenced.
Develops the ability to analyze, construct and communicate new research findings and draw conclusions for the advancement of society based on these findings. Illustrate the research findings where appropriate to elucidate the readers’ understanding of the text in an appropriately formatted document.

Artefact Collection
– Twelve model fashion collection or genre specific equivalent.
Develops the ability to produce a range of appropriate artefacts, using appropriate technology, which illustrate the research findings of the dissertation.

Visual Study and Presentation
- Visual rendering of artefact collection and presentation of final exhibition.

Develops the proposed artefact rendering before production is undertaken and executes the final visual presentation of the proposed artefacts for final assessment. This may take the form of either a static exhibition or, in the case of a fashion collection, a runway show.

Entrepreneurial Business Analysis
- Economic viability and integration study of research findings.

Develops the understanding of the business impact of the research findings on the world of design in the context of the current socio-economic environment. This is achieved by analyzing the current global social constructs that impact on the daily performance of design professionals in the working world.

Experiential Internship
- Six-week self-arranged industry related internship and presentation.
Develops the in-depth understanding of the research context in relation to the application of the researched field of study in the economic environment.

DURATION

The BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree is a one-year full time programme. With the exception of the Research Methodology component of this programme, which takes place over a preset study period as group contact sessions, all other teaching and learning components are dealt with on a facilitation basis at prearranged two weekly intervals, unless otherwise agreed.
Holidays are in accordance with the BA Programmes of FEDISA (Pty) Ltd and all other major South African Universities.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

The method of assessment is continuous evaluation. Course supervisors will assess all work internally and a full academic moderation panel will moderate these evaluations quarterly. At the completion of each semester, an independent external industry specialist is included in the moderation panel to act as the final external examiner.
A FEDISA pass is a moderate 50% or above, whilst a FEDISA distinction is 75%, which again is a moderated mark.
Any student failing a module may resubmit work at the next moderation opportunity, provided that the applicable resubmission fee has been paid.
It is important to note that each of the sub-components of the honours programme must be passed with a sub minimum of 50%.

ADMISSION

Minimum Requirements
In order for applicants to be considered for the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme offered by FEDISA, prospective candidates must comply with certain minimum requirements.

Minimum Academic Requirements
The minimum academic requirements are:
. Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or related design field.

. National Diploma plus minimum five years related industry experience in line with FEDISA fields of study.

OR
. An international equivalent.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must keep in mind that English will be the primary medium of tuition at FEDISA and that candidates cannot be guaranteed that instruction will necessarily be in their language of choice.
Applicants should further note that the above admission requirements are minimum requirements only.
Admission to all programmes is subject to an entrance evaluation and a rigorous selection process. Meeting the minimum academic and language requirements will not necessarily ensure admission to the programme.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

“Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the process of assessing and accrediting acquired knowledge and/or capabilities of a person, gained in formal, informal and non-formal learning, against a set of outcomes in a formal course of study or a set of workplace or social competencies.”

FEDISA subscribes to “Recognition of Prior Learning”, which will be applicable to mature applicants (22 years +), which will be evaluated by means of a practical assessment, portfolio submission and interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Download Application Form

Application forms are available from the Admissions Office or may be downloaded from the above link. Please refer to the contacts page for the various contact options.
If you are requesting application forms via e-mail, please provide your name, postal address and telephone number and clearly indicate that you are requesting admission to the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree.
Completed application forms, together with the following documentation, must be returned to the Head of Admissions before the closing date as indicated above:
. Certified copy of ID Document / Passport
. Certified copy of most recent exam results
. One (X1) black and white ID photo
. Application fee or proof of payment thereof

FEDISA will in turn acknowledge receipt of applications and will furnish the applicants with further information regarding the entrance evaluations. Incomplete application forms will not be processed.
Please note that such an acknowledgment in no way implies that the applicant has been accepted to FEDISA.

RESEARCH PROPOSALS

Applications for studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme should be accompanied by a well defined research proposal, outlining the proposed field of study, scope of research and anticipated outcomes of the research.
Such proposals will be evaluated for further development within the context of the honours degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

All applicants wishing to be considered for studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree Programme are required to submit the following:
A portfolio of evidence outlining their achievement of studies on their undergraduate degrees or in the case of an RPL application, a portfolio of evidence outlining such achievements as may be appropriate. Portfolio submission is applicable to all applicants for studies at the Honours level of the programme.
Applicants, residing within South Africa, are required to prepare portfolios within the prescribed format and mail these together with their application.
Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the original, if so required at a later stage.

Applicants are required to submit the following as part of the application:
. Research Proposal
In your own words, write a broadly outlined proposal for your anticipated research theme.
The essay must offer information, constructive criticism and comments reflecting your interest in this particular field of study and research.
The essay should not exceed 1 500 words.

. Visual Portfolio
The portfolio should clearly illustrate your levels of achievement within design or its related fields. There is no specific prescript for the portfolio format, as candidates applying for the honours level of study should have a firm grasp of portfolio presentation skills.

ENTRANCE EVALUATION

Entrance evaluation sessions are scheduled by appointment. All students who live within 150km of Cape Town are required to attend an entrance evaluation session.
Applicants will receive confirmation of the date of their evaluation session or submission of portfolio, after their applications have been received and the relevant application fees have been paid.

CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION

The closing date for preliminary applications is 5 December each year.
Should you have missed this closing date, late applications will be considered until the 15 January, of the respective year for which you wish to enroll, provided that there are still seats available. A “late application fee” will be payable. Please refer to the fees schedule.
The result of the application will be communicated once the selection committee has made its decision.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Prospective candidates are urged to apply as early as possible, to enable the selection of a suitable supervisor and external examiner.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fashion Design – Retail
Fashion Design – Couture
Fashion Buying / Merchandising
Fashion Journalism
Fashion Editing
Styling for Media
Fashion Event Production
Trend Analysis and Fashion Forecasting
Fashion Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Fashion, etc.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

Additional information
FEDISA (Pty) Ltd is subject to the South African Government’s policy regarding the admission of foreign students to degree/diploma courses. Foreign applicants should not finalise their study plans before they have obtained the required visa and study permit.

Please note: The study permit must state specifically that the applicant is entitled to study at FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, and not at another educational institution.

1. Tuition Fees for International Students

All international students are required to pay an administrative levy of R1,500.00 which is payable on registration. This levy is a once-off payment and does not form part of the tuition fees.

Please note that the full annual tuition fee is payable prior to or upon registration.

General Living and Maintenance Cost

Students should budget approximately

R3,000.00 - R5,000.00 per month (R36,000.00 - R60,000.00 per annum) towards general living and maintenance expenses.

2. Applying for a New Study Permit

International students, in addition to the above, are required to have study permits to study in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). FEDISA (Pty) Ltd is not permitted to register international students unless they have a valid temporary resident permit. This includes students from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Study permits are obtained from the South African Embassy / High Commission or Consulate in your home country and will give you entry into South Africa for study purposes.

Your study permit needs to be valid at all times and is issued for the duration of your study period (i.e. the minimum time it takes to qualify for the degree you are taking). If you are currently studying at a South African High School or at another Tertiary Education Institution in South Africa, then please note that you need to apply for a new study permit valid for FEDISA (Pty) Ltd.

For the application, the following is required:

A Department of Home Affairs application form (BI-1738);
A valid passport (It must be valid for at least 30 days after the end of your proposed stay in South Africa, otherwise your permit will only be granted for the period up to 30 days before the expiry date.) It should also have at least one unused page left when arriving in South Africa;
Application fee for the permit is non-refundable even if the permit is refused;
An official letter from FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course, together with your proof of your acceptance of the offer. (This is the acceptance letter that needs to be returned to FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, stating your intension to accept your placement with the institute.);
A medical clearance report, as well as a yellow fever vaccination, if relevant;
Relevant certificate if married, widowed, divorced or separated;
Proof of medical insurance cover registered and/or recognized in South Africa;
Details regarding arranged accommodation, if any;
Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, maintenance and incidental costs;
A police clearance certificate (less than six months old);
A deposit (a cash amount not exceeding the cost of a single ticket to the applicant’s country of origin). Students from other African countries are not required to pay this deposit, provided that the Government of their country submits a written undertaking to pay all cost relating to the deportation of the student, should it become necessary.

The documents must be originals or certified copies

Certified copy = a photocopy of the original document with an original certified stamp that an authorized person (Commissioner of Oaths) has seen the original document. An uncertified photocopy of the original or a photocopy of a certified copy is not sufficient.
We advise that applications for a new study permit should be submitted at least five to six weeks before the intended departure date for FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, as it takes time to process these applications.

3. Renewing a Study Permit

IMPORTANT: All applications for the extension of a study permit should be submitted at least 30 days before the expiry date. Failure to do so will mean that you will have to satisfy the Director General that there was good cause, in order to have the later application accepted.

In order to extend your study permit, you will need to take the following to the Department of Home Affairs Office closest to you:

Valid Passport (valid for at least 30 days more than the required extension period);
Completed Application Form (BI-1739);
Application Fee (Please contact your nearest Home Affairs Office to confirm the amount.);
Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the tuition fees, subsistence and incidental cost (in the form of a bursary document or bank statement);
Police clearance certificate less than six months old (anyone older than 18 years);
A medical clearance report;
An official letter from FEDISA (Pty) Ltd, confirming registration and course duration;
Proof of medical insurance cover registered and/or recognized in South Africa;
Proof of repatriation undertaking or, in the case of African countries only, proof that your country has signed a written undertaking to pay the cost for deportation, should it become necessary;
Accommodation (copy of a lease agreement, letter from your landlord, etc.).

The nearest Home Affairs offices to FEDISA (Pty) Ltd are the Cape Town or Wynberg offices:

Cape Town
56 Barrack Street (2nd Floor)
Cape Town
Tel.: 021 462-4970

Wynberg
109 Milbank Road (behind the Wynberg library)
Wynberg
Tel.: 021 797-4767

Useful Websites

Discovery Medical Aid Scheme
https://www.discovery.co.za
South African Department of Home Affairs
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za
Department of Foreign Affair
http://www.dfa.gov.za

Please note:
International medical insurance may only enable you to be reimbursed after you have incurred the medical expenses. This would be prohibitive if you are hospitalised.

4. Conducting work during the term of your studies in South Africa

In terms of Section 13(3) of the new Immigration Act of 2004, a holder of a valid study permit may conduct work for not more than 20 working hours per week, as well as full-time during the academic vacations.

5. Academic and English language proficiency requirements

A certain level of proficiency in English is required for success in higher education studies. This includes a pass in English at A-level or O-level. Other post-school English language qualifications will be evaluated on merit.

A limited number of students only, can be accepted for this programme and placement is, therefore, subject to availability.

Students following the Cambridge System should take note of the following:

Passes of at least five different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least two are HIGCSE level subjects;
A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at FEDISA (Pty) Ltd (English);

Specific Pass Grades: