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Chapter 11 - Access, Equity, and Admissions in South African Higher Education

from Part II - Country-Specific Admissions Practices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 January 2020

By
Naziema Jappie
Edited by
María Elena Oliveri  and
Cathy Wendler
María Elena Oliveri
Affiliation:
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
Cathy Wendler
Affiliation:
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
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Summary

Promoting student access in higher education institutions in South Africa remains a challenge given the limitations and resources that institutions face. The chapter presents a brief history of schooling in South Africa, describes the transition towards fair and equal higher education admissions, and details the policies, practices, and criteria associated with admissions. A discussion of the National Benchmark Tests is also provided. Finally, the chapter discusses issues related to ensuring access, success, and sustainability of the higher education system in South Africa.

Keywords

access and equitytransformationhigher education admissionsnational benchmark testsSouth Africa
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Higher Education Admissions Practices
An International Perspective
 , pp. 190 - 202
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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