Description

Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) is an outcomes-based programme that aims to provide basic learning tools, knowledge and skills, and that equips participants with nationally recognised qualifications. (Source Cape Gateway)

Anyone who did not complete mainstream schooling, mainly adults who want to attain qualifications in a flexible environment, may register with any ABET centre. The ABET centres may conduct placement tests to determine whether you, the learner, are at level one, two or three.

For more information, go to theDepartment of Education

Steps to follow

• Apply to an ABET centre in person.
• Register with a centre near you.
• Have available your official birth certificate or identity document.
• Have available any of your school records.

Legal framework

Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000 (Act 52 of 2000)

Service standard

It may take 1 to 2 weeks.

Cost

Fees vary from centre to center.

Forms to complete

Obtainable at ABET centres.

Contact details