THE AIMS OF THE IIE
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THE IIE
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We focus on building your career – we understand that you study as the first step in your career
and that what you learn and how you learn needs to lay the foundation for further growth,
employment and learning.
Our curricula are relevant to the modern world of work and we build strong industry and
academic partnerships that ensure and assure this relevance.
We commit to your 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.
We 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.
The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd (The IIE) is registered with the Department of Higher
Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg.
no. 2007/HE07/002) and is a division of the JSE listed ADvTECH Group, Africa’s largest private education
provider. The IIE is the largest, most accredited registered private higher education institute in South
Africa. The IIE is responsible for the academic governance and quality assurance of all programmes
delivered through the campuses, within its educational brands, including The IIE’s Varsity College. The remaining seats on The Senate are occupied by, in the most part, academics and includes
representatives from The IIE’s Varsity College. The Senate comprises a number of committees
that manage the overseeing of standards, teaching, learning, curricula and assessment for over
80 accredited higher education qualifications. The IIE’s Varsity College is represented on each
of these committees.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The continual monitoring and improving of quality is of great importance to The IIE. The quality of
The IIE programmes is assured through evidence driven reviews, lecturer peer reviews, student
success tracking and intervention programmes for students needing assistance.
THE BRITISH ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
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FACULTY BOARDS AND PROGRAMME ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Accredited by the British
Accreditation Council
The IIE currently has five academic faculties: Information & Communications Technology,
Commerce, Social Sciences, Humanities and Education. Each faculty has its own Faculty Board.
The faculties ensure that the curriculum for each programme meets external, industry and
academic standards by working with Faculty Programme Advisory Committees. These committees
comprise of academics as well as professional and business people who provide insight from the
world of work. This ultimately ensures that what is taught at The IIE’s Varsity College is relevant to
and up to date in industry.
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• ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (THE IIE) These processes are set out by The Senate, the senior decision making body that determines
the policies and regulations that govern all things academic at The IIE’s Varsity College. The
Senate is chaired by the Director, who is also the Head of The IIE. The Director is assisted by
the Registrar, who is the Secretary of The Senate.
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Welcome to The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd’s (The IIE) Varsity College. Joining us is one
of the best decisions you could have made! We trust that 2019 will bring you another step closer to your
future. We are determined to give you the best level of support during your time of study with us and we
wish you many great achievements and successes.
The IIE is responsible for the assessment and certification of students, development of the
curricula and it oversees the delivery thereof. Additionally, The IIE ensures that the correct
teaching and learning processes are implemented and adhered to by The IIE’s Varsity College.
WHAT THE IIE DOES
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The IIE is internationally recognised and accredited by The British
Accreditation Council (BAC). The BAC has been responsible for
setting standards within the independent further and higher
education sector for 25 years. Their accreditation is held by
numerous colleges in the UK and abroad. They provide the leading
mark of quality for the education sector, which is used by students,
parents, agencies and beyond as a guarantee of standards.
For more information please visit: http://www.the-bac.org/.
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THE IIE’S EDUCATIONAL APPROACH DELIVERS ON THE FOLLOWING:
The IIE strives to ensure that you will:
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Be employable
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Have a broad range of analytical skills, including work readiness skills
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Value diversity
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Have high ethical values
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Become innovative, creative and entrepreneurial
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