Further education group launched in South Africa

The South Africa Education Group (SACEG) has been established by IH Cape Town in association with a number of tertiary education providers, in order to cater to the growing demand from overseas students for further education in the country.

Gavin Eyre, Managing Director at IH Cape Town, explained, “We hope to tap into the international markets that are looking for degree and further education courses after their initial language course. The market is relatively small at present, however it has a huge potential for growth from the BRIC countries [Brazil, Russia, India and China] as well as the SADC (Southern African Development Community).”

The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) estimated that 64,000 international students studied in South Africa during 2010.

Eyre added that there are several benefits to studying in South Africa, including the relative low cost of courses and living, internatioanl recognition including partnerships with UK and US institutions, and the wide variety of courses available.

The International Hotel School; Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design; Exercise Training and Sport Academy; Isa Carstens Health and Skin Care Academy and City Varsity are among its current membership.

Source: hothousemedia.com