National Curriculum Statement (NCS) must be achieved with a minimum of a diploma pass. In addition, students should have passed the following:
- English with at least level 4(50-59%).
- Mathematics with at least level 3(40-49%) or mathematical literacy with at least level 4(50-59%)
- Any 3 of the following subjects must be passed to make up an Admission Point Score (APS) of 20: Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Geography, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Consumer Studies, Tourism, History or Computer related subjects.
Only 5 best subjects will be considered (Life Orientation not included). All candidates who comply with the minimum entrance to the qualification will be subjected to a selection procedure.
Applicants who achieved the Senior Certificate /Matric (prior 2009).
The minimum of Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification, with school leaving or exemption pass. In addition, a student must have: –
- English with at least Higher Grade E
- Mathematics with a minimum Higher Grade E or Standard Grade D.
- One of the following subjects with a minimum Higher Grade E or Standard Grade D:
- Only two languages will be considered.
- Only 5 best subjects will be considered (Biblical Studies not included). All candidates who comply with the minimum entrance to the qualification will be subjected to a selection procedure.
Students from other academic institutions wishing to enrol with TSCA will be subjected to evaluation by the admission committee. The following criteria will be used:
- A certificate of conduct together with an academic record from the previously enrolled institution will be required for consideration.
- A new student can only be credited a maximum of 40% of modules that have been passed at an equivalent or higher level institution.
- If a student leaves the college before completing the diploma, the college will only indicate the module he/she registered and passed during the years of study BUT will not reflect the credited module/ courses obtained from the previous institution.
Prospective students should submit certified copies of documents as listed below: