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The Independent Institute of Education The Independent Institute of Education is South Africa’s leading registered private higher education institute offering more than 70 registered and accredited qualifications from Higher Certificate to Master’s level through our well known and respected educational brands Vega, Varsity College (incorporating FLB), Rosebank College and The Design School of Southern Africa (DSSA). There are campuses in all the major cities. The Independent Institute of Education is accredited by the British Accreditation Council which is a stamp of international approval on the quality of the work done on all the campuses. Some qualifications also have direct articulation arrangements with the Open University (UK) and several are endorsed by professional associations such as PRISA, MA (SA) and CIMA.

Our dedication to the employability of our graduates can be seen through initiatives such as The World of Work (www.theworldofwork.co.za ) and our commitment to global citizenship through the initiatives displayed on all websites. Student success rates are in excess of 70% across all brands – The Independent Institute of Education uses more external moderators and examiners than is required by regulation to ensure the validity of these exceptional success rates achieved through the dedication of students and lecturers working in a modern and supportive learning environment. For more information visit: www.iie.ac.za The Independent Institute of Education educational approach delivers on the following: •	They focus on building student careers – they understand that students study as the first step in their careers and that what they learn and how they learn needs to lay the foundation for further growth, employment and learning. •	Their curricula are relevant to the modern world of work and they build strong industry and academic partnerships that ensure and assure this relevance. •	They commit to student success which includes a focus on innovative and supportive teaching methodologies, a comprehensive and holistic developmental student support system and the provision of learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the student population. •	They produce graduates who can and will contribute to the economy and society and who recognise their roles and responsibilities as citizens of a global community. South Africa has a unitary regulatory and quality assurance system. There is one National Qualifications Framework (NQF) on which all higher education qualifications (public and private) are registered and one statutory quality assurance process run by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) which accredits higher education qualifications in the public and private sector. Therefore, if a student enrols with a registered private higher education provider on an accredited qualification it has the same status legally as any qualification from a university.

The Higher Education Act does not allow registered private providers to call themselves Universities but the qualifications conferred all use the same nomenclature from Higher Certificates through Degrees to Doctorates.

More and more students are considering the private sector as a post school option. Reasons vary but range from the fact that: • campuses are generally smaller with smaller classes and a tighter focus on student success; • several specialist degrees are only available at niche campuses; • in degrees such as the BCom or the BA, private providers are able to present curriculum and assessment opportunities that are authentic to the world of work in which the knowledge will be applied.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT The Independent Institute of Education’s central academic team, in partnership with the teams in each brand and on each campus, ensure that: • All The IIE qualifications are registered and accredited with and by the appropriate authorities • All short courses and tuition services are quality assured • Students are appropriately registered in qualifications for which they meet the entry requirements and that match their needs and aspirations • The curriculum and learning material are relevant and appropriate for the qualification and field of study • The lecturers are well qualified and have experience in the fields they teach • Assessments are secure and reliably measure the learning of students • Certification and graduation of all students is secure and reliable

THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION BRANDS Vega School of Branding - Vega School aims to graduate a new breed of brand thinkers with the expertise to generate sustainable brand ideas that solve 21st century problems. All programmes are taught within the context of creating, building and managing healthy brands. Qualifications cover the business of branding as well as the more creative elements of the branding industry from design through copywriting and visual communication. There are also photography qualifications. www.vegaschool.co.za

Varsity College - Varsity College’s purpose is to provide “Quality Teaching for Quality Learning”, resulting in a premium tertiary education learning experience towards degrees, diplomas, and higher certificates some of which are conferred by our education partners such as the UFS and UNISA. While most students enrol directly for degree studies on a Varsity College campus, several Higher Certificates are offered for those that need to bridge their school leaving results in to degree studies. Students are encouraged to balance their pursuit of academic excellence with sport and cultural activities that can become part of a post-graduation healthy lifestyle. A commitment to the rights and responsibilities of global citizenship is also evident. www.varsitycollege.co.za

ForbesLever Baker - Forbes Lever Baker (FLB) is an acknowledged leader in financial and accounting education, offering tuition support for UNISA undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The unique methodology they have developed has consistently enabled FLB students to rank among South Africa’s top students nationally. www.flb.co.za

Rosebank College - At Rosebank College you can study high quality higher education qualifications at affordable prices on vibrant campuses located near the heart of city centres. The College is career-orientated and committed to providing students with opportunities for employment on completion of their courses and there is thus a clear focus on improving the work readiness skills of students while they are studying. www.rosebankcollege.co.za

Design School Southern Africa - Bachelor of Arts degrees in Interior Design, Graphic Design and Fashion Design are available on Design School Southern Africa (DSSA) campuses. Students can also register for a Higher Certificate in Art and Design or another in Fashion Merchandising or an Honours degree in Graphic Design. The goal is to produce highly skilled, well rounded graduates. www.designschoolsa.co.za

DIFFERENTIATED FOCUS Each brand focuses on the needs and aspirations of particular groups of students and it offers a learning experience closely aligned with the expectations of its students and the industries and economic sectors in which they will participate. This strong brand differentiation held together by the integrated approach to education enables The Independent Institute of Education to offer uniquely focused and appropriate learning experiences and environments for its students. The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning has been published annually since 2006. The journal offers established and new academic writers an opportunity to publish articles with a focus on teaching and learning. Articles are blind peer reviewed by an international panel. First time authors may access a developmental feedback process prior to and following the peer review. In all editions there are articles from first time authors - the blind peer review panel is not aware of the publishing history of authors. All published articles have thus achieved the same standard. IIEConnect is a collaborative space for engagement between lecturers across all campuses and members of the Central Academic Team.

QUALITY ASSURANCE, ACCREDITATION, REGULATION

The Independent Institute of Education is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education programmes. The programmes offered are higher education qualifications accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).

The Independent Institute of Education is now internationally accredited. This important achievement demonstrates to our students and staff that our standards are indeed world class and ensures that students can be confident about the value of their qualifications. The British Accreditation Council is an independent authority in the UK that accredits private providers in the UK and in other countries such as Greece, Switzerland, Singapore, India, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates.