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The end of NATED marks a turning point for technical training in South Africa

The end of NATED marks a turning point for technical training in South Africa

9 February '26

South Africa’s tertiary education system is undergoing a decisive shift to meet modern labour market demands.

Nated Marks, National Accredited Technical Education Diploma, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Record matric passes intensify pressure on South Africa’s post-school system

Record matric passes intensify pressure on South Africa’s post-school system

13 January '26

As the Class of 2025 celebrates its matric results, South Africa is again facing a problem that has little to do with learner performance an...

Matric passes, National Senior Certificate examinations

Emendy is now AIE, School of Music & Sound

Emendy is now AIE, School of Music & Sound

13 January '26

We are proud to announce that Emendy Multimedia Institute, one of South Africa's most respected names in sound engineering, music production...

emendy, school of music and sound, AIE, School of Music

Greenside is now AIE, School of Art & Design

Greenside is now AIE, School of Art & Design

13 January '26

A new chapter begins as Greenside Design Center officially becomes part of the Academic Institute of Excellence. This transformation marks a...

greenside design center, gdc, school of art & design

The study decisions giving South Africa’s youth a real advantage

The study decisions giving South Africa’s youth a real advantage

10 December '25

Qualifications open doors, and most professions now require one to even be considered for an interview. Those without one face considerable ...

Real advantage, South Africa's Youth, Job market

The Maker Economy could break South Africa’s youth deadlock, says expert

The Maker Economy could break South Africa’s youth deadlock, says expert

20 November '25

Nearly half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 ...

Maker economy, Education Institues, South Africa's Youth

Private universities set for recognition under new higher education policy

Private universities set for recognition under new higher education policy

19 November '25

South Africa’s higher education system is set for one of its biggest shake-ups in recent memory. For the first time, private universities th...

Private universities, Higher education system, Recognising Leadership

Why flexible education could be South Africa’s greatest equaliser

Why flexible education could be South Africa’s greatest equaliser

18 November '25

South Africa’s education system was built for a world that no longer exists. Traditional classroom-based learning models, where physical att...

Flexible education, education system, AIE

Bursaries breathe new life into Bethany House matriculants’ dreams

Bursaries breathe new life into Bethany House matriculants’ dreams

18 November '25

Two of the happiest moments of matriculants’ school careers are the day they receive favourable matric results, and the day they are accepte...

Bursaries, Matriculants, AIE, Academic Institute of excellence

Born to Create, Built to Begin

Born to Create, Built to Begin

7 November '25

How AIE’s Creative Schools Empower South Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

creative education South Africa, flexible learning South Africa, AIE School of Art and Design, AIE School of Music and Sound, AIE School of Beauty

Igniting Innovation: BET Engineering Degrees Launching!

Igniting Innovation: BET Engineering Degrees Launching!

7 November '25

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degrees, set to revolutionise engineering educati...

BET Degree, Bachelor in Engineering Technology, Engineering Degree

AIE's BCom Accounting get SAIPA Approved

AIE's BCom Accounting get SAIPA Approved

7 November '25

We are thrilled to announce that our Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting program has been accredited by the South African Institute of Profes...

aie, saipa, bcom accounting

AIE Launches New Artisan Campus in Midrand

AIE Launches New Artisan Campus in Midrand

7 November '25

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Artisan Campus for technical training labs and worksho...

New Campus, trades workshops, midrand facilities, artisan labs

DHET Notification, Phase out of Nated Programmes

DHET Notification, Phase out of Nated Programmes

7 November '25

Important Notice: Phase-Out of NATED N1-N3, N4–N6 Programmes

nated, dhet, n1, n4-n6

QCTO is Driving a Skills Revolution in South Africa

QCTO is Driving a Skills Revolution in South Africa

7 November '25

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is transforming skills development in South Africa, ensuring qualifications meet moder...

qcto, nated, n1-n6

Flexible Learning in South Africa

Flexible Learning in South Africa

7 November '25

AIE’s flexible learning Hybrid System make higher education in South Africa more accessible - online, on campus, or both.

Flexible Learning, Hybrid Education

Why Flexible Education Could Become South Africa’s Greatest Equaliser – Especially for the Matric Class of 2025

Why Flexible Education Could Become South Africa’s Greatest Equaliser – Especially for the Matric Class of 2025

23 October '25

As more than 900,000 South African matric learners sit down to begin their final exams this month, the country is once again reminded of an ...

Flexible Education, Matric Learners, Hybrid Learning

Building the skills powering South Africa’s Maker Economy

Building the skills powering South Africa’s Maker Economy

11 October '25

Echoing the G20 Young Entrepreneurship Alliance’s call for inclusive growth through expanded opportunity, an unmistakable shift in how South...

Thought Leadership, Young Entrepreneurship, Creative Thinking, AI & Big Data

Big things have happened! We are now One AIE.

Big things have happened! We are now One AIE.

6 August '25

AIE unveils One AIE and launches brand new qualifications for 2026. We’re proud to welcome Greenside Design Center, Emendy Multimedia Instit...

oneaie, aie, gdc, emendy, merger

Journey to your Red Seal Certificate

Journey to your Red Seal Certificate

12 November '24

Delving into the significance of the Red Seal Certificate in South Africa unveils a key recognition for skilled professionals. Here’s a fres...

red seal, engineering

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