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Learn

Conducive environment Learning
The students have a range of academic study programmes to choose. These programmes are offered in progressive South African institutions with state of the art education facilities. Qualified teaching staff in these institutions is available to guide you in your chosen career.

Find an agent
Prospective international students can seek further information from one of the SAES agents overseas, which represents an overseas country or countries. All you need to do is to send us an email to info@saeduservices.com

Work

International Students and Work
As part of their studies students will have opportunities to interact with world of work. These work opportunity enables the students to put into practice what they have learnt. Please note that holders of South African study visas may not engage in full time employment they are permitted to work part-time for no more than 20 hours per week.

Prior to leaving to your home country, students must obtain a study permit (endorsed with a practical training permit) from the nearest South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade Commission. Other work opportunities are available within universities, outside university (for practical purposes) for students to experience. In these instances students will get benefits of work experience and relaxation from the studies and in some cases financial rewards. The students get the opportunity to interact with people at work, community and take responsibility.

Volunteer and internship work though limited are available for students studying in South African institutions. These opportunities may or may not be paid employment. In order to get opportunity to make a difference, experience the South African world of work and interact with South Africans, volunteer work, work shadowing opportunities in industry, hospitals, orphanages and other community-based organization will be a place to start.

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Play

Students Exploring and Sightseeing
South Africa is endowed with tourism attractions for sightseeing and the students while taking a break from studies will get the opportunity to see these places. These attractions are varied and anybody will have something to do.

Visit the following website for top things to see in South Africa: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/255/top_things_to_see/Africa/South-Africa

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Stay

OFF CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION

Furnished/ unfurnished housing, home stays, university housing
Looking for off-campus housing and accommodation can be very stressful for an international student. SAES will take away the stress by assisting the student to get the best, affordable and convenient accommodation. SAES will:

  • Arrange fully furnished (or unfurnished) housing in line with student's needs.
  • Facilitate home stays with South African families for cross-cultural purposes.
  • Assist in reserving university accommodation where possible.

SAES housing is found at a number of Cape Town locations that make it easy for students to access the excitement and charm of life in Cape Town's major suburbs and they are close to shopping malls, universities, colleges, rail/road communication services, facilities, and other important social facilities.

In other parts of South Africa, SAES will assist in accessing the best, affordable and convenient accommodation suited for students.
SAES aims to inform and educate students about housing options and tenancy rights and responsibilities.

SAES strongly advises all students against signing lease agreements prior to arrival in South Africa. Students are advised to first physically inspect rental properties before signing lease agreements. SAES assist students avoid problems related to accommodation and will look for accommodation on behalf of the student. Students are advised to educate themselves by accessing the following links: Rental Housing Act, Consumer Affairs South Africa, and Landlord and Tenants Rights

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Visas

Studying in SA: study permits
International student considering enrolling at a South African educational institution are per South African immigration laws required to apply for a study permit. SAES will provide information on study permit requirements and application procedures, and the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Where can I make inquiries about study permits?
Inquiries relating to study permits may be obtained from either the nearest South African mission in your own country or contacting directly the Department of Home Affairs, Private Bag X114, Pretoria 0001, South Africa, Telephone: +27(0)12 314 8911, Fax: +27(0)12 328 3908, Website: http://www.home-affairs.gov.za.

Apply Study Permit before leaving for SA
Students are strongly advice to obtain study permit at their home countries before leaving for South Africa. Please note that you cannot enter South Africa on a visitor's visa hoping to apply for a study permit here.

Application for a study permit
Before making an application for a study permit, a student must first receive a formal offer of acceptance from a South African educational institution. Study permit application form is obtainable from the nearest South African mission at student's country. Complete the form and return the form to the same office. Study permit application must be accompanied by the following documentations:

  • A valid passport.
  • A letter formally offering you a place of study at the relevant institution.
  • Proof that you are financially able to pay your tuition fees and have adequate means of support.
  • A medical certificate and proof medical insurance cover usable in South Africa.
  • A repatriation guarantee. Unless a South African sponsoring body, citizen or permanent resident provides a written undertaking as specified in the application form, you will be required to lodge a cash deposit or bank guarantee equivalent to the costs of transportation to your home country in case you fail to comply with your permit conditions. However, if your course is not longer than a year, or you will be attending a religious institution, you will be exempt from this requirement, and need only possess a valid return/onward ticket.
  • A written undertaking that you will return to your country of residence/origin after completing your studies.
  • The relevant permit fee. Refer to Home Affairs link: http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/

Study permits are granted for periods of a year at a time only, and for specific fields of study. You should therefore renew your permit annually at your nearest Home Affairs Office in South Africa. Note that if you change the course or institution, you will be required to apply for a new study permit.

If a student on a valid study permit leave South Africa temporarily, always check with your Home Affairs Office if you have multiple entries visa before leaving the country.

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