Where can I apply for adult education in Cape Town?

The long answer

Adult Education and Training (AET), which used to be called Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET), is what he needs to register for. 

AET consists of 4 levels. When the 4 levels are completed, they are the equivalent of NQF level 1 or Grade 9.

These are the 4 AET levels: 

• AET Level 1: Grade 3

• AET Level 2: Grade 5

• AET Level 3: Grade 7

• AET Level 4: Grade 9

ABET / AET training consists of:

• Language, Literacy and Communication (in English)

• Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences

• Natural Science

• Arts and Culture

• Life Orientation

• Technology

• Human and Social Sciences

• Economic and Management Science

He can register at any AET centre with his birth certificate or ID and any of his school records. They may want to give him a placement test to see whether he is at level one, two or three.

To find out where the nearest one to him is, he can contact Mr Andre Damon at the DHET Western Cape Regional Office.

Tel: 021 204 1810

Email: Damon.A@dhet.gov.za.

In Parow, there is also the office of the Metro North Education District, which would be able to advise him. These are their contact details:

Wendy Horn
Director: Metro North Education District
PA: Mildred Afrika
Tel: 021 938 3000 | Fax: 021 911 3331
e-Mail: Mildred.Afrika@westerncape.gov.za

Street Address: 
9 Timmerman Street
Parow
7500

He could also ask the Department of Basic Education (DBE). These are their contact details:

1. Call Centre: 0800 202 933 | Callcentre@dbe.gov.za.

2. Switchboard: 012 357 3000.

3. Email: info@dbe.gov.za.

He can get the registration forms at the AET centre. They say it could take two weeks to register and they say costs vary from centre to centre, but they do not give an example of a fee. Nor do they indicate when classes start.

Wishing you the best,
Athalie