The Private Hotel School in Stellenbosch Admission Or Entry Requirement

The Private Hotel School in Stellenbosch Admission Or Entry Requirement

Minimum requirements for International students

  • Proof of graduation:
    • Certified copy of official secondary school, University or College transcripts with (a) an official English translation of the transcript (b) a grading guide that gives equivalent U.S. grades.
  • South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) clearance results if applicable.
  • Study Visa (Upon receiving your provisional acceptance letter from TPHS you can apply for your visa).
  • Proof of English competency, if English was not taken as first or second language at school. A TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) score of at least 500 or sufficient documentation of a significant level of English instruction. An IELTS score of 5.5 is also acceptable.

All programmes are presented in English, therefore students’ English abilities will be measured by an English Entrance Test administered before they enter the academic programme. Should students fail this test we shall recommend they undertake remedial English or an ESL course (English as a Second Language) either before starting their academic programme or as part of their first term’s coursework.

The following Academic levels are required:

Cambridge International A/AS Levels

  • Three O Levels at C or higher and
  • Two A Levels at E or higher

Or

  • Four AS Levels at D or higher and
  • One O Level at C or higher

Cambridge HIGCSE
If you have studied HIGCSEs and IGCSEs you need to have obtained:

  • At least four HIGCSE passes (symbols 1 – 3 only) one of which must be English or Afrikaans first language
  • One IGCSE pass – C symbol or above

International Baccalaureate

Pass mark at 24 points, grades 4 – 7 are acceptable.

All other foreign qualifications are required to be evaluated and verified through SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).

Please follow the below link for the online application procedures.
http://www.saqa.org.za/show.php?id=5741
SAQA Contact information:
Website www.saqa.org.za
Tel. +27 (0)12 431 5000
Helpdesk +27 (0)86 010 3188
FAQ
How do I apply for a study permit?
Once you have received conditional acceptance from TPHS to attend, complete a study permit application www.southafrica-newyork.net/homeaffairs/forms/bi1738.pdf (only original forms will be accepted) and submit it to your nearest South African office abroad
Your application must be accompanied by:

  • Your passport, which should be valid for at least 30 days more than the application period.
  • The relevant permit fee (cash or bank-guaranteed cheque).
  • Proof that you are financially able to pay your tuition fees and have adequate means of support. You will need to submit three months’ worth of bank statements.
  • Proof of medical or health insurance cover that is registered or recognised in South Africa.
  • A repatriation guarantee. Unless you have a written undertaking of support from a South African, you will need to lodge a cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket. In the case of African students, proof that your country has signed a written undertaking to pay costs for deportation should it become necessary.
  • A medical certificate and a radiological report (chest X-ray) or skin TB test.
  • An official letter from the institution in South Africa confirming your acceptance and detailing the duration of the course.
  • Police clearance certificate.