Class Fees For 2026
1. Report 191 Class Fees In 2026
Engineering Study Courses N1-N6
Prices are per subject, per trimester.
| LEVEL | Price per Subject | Student Card |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||
| N1 - N2 | R594.00 | R107.00 |
| N3 | R594.00 | R107.00 |
| N4 - N6 | R693.00 | R107.00 |
| Part-time | ||
| N1 - N2 | R1 216.00 | R107.00 |
| N3 | R1 216.00 | R107.00 |
| N4 - N6 | R1 433.00 | R107.00 |
Provided that sufficient funds are available for DHET bursaries, students who qualify for a DHET bursary and who submit a completed application form will not be requested to pay class fees. Students who qualify for a DHET bursary but refuse to apply for one will have to pay class fees as outlined below.
Payment arrangement for full-time classes in Engineering Studies for students who do not qualify for a DHET bursary:
- Enrolment for one or two subjects: Full payment
- Enrolment for three or more subjects: Deposit payable equal to payment due for two subjects;
- Balance payable before the commencement of the final examinations.
Payment arrangement for part-time classes:
- Full payment with enrolment. This applies to all part-time classes: afternoon, evening or any day of the week.
Exams only:
- Examination fee for exams only will be R224.00 per subject.
- Only students who have been enrolled with EWC previously should be allowed to enrol for exams only.
A Registration fee of R261.00 will be charged when Report 191 students are enrolling for exams only. Exam only includes re-writes, and approved correspondence providers.
Student Card Fees:
Where applicable, these will be R107.00 per card.
Payment arrangements for privately-funded enrolments, for both Engineering Studies and Business Studies:
To be informed by the specific signed MOA with the sponsor / funder.
Business Study Courses N4-N6
Prices are per subject, per trimester.
| LEVEL | Price per Subject | Student Card |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||
| N4-N6 | ||
| Theory | R880.00 | R107.00 |
| Practical | R880.00 | R107.00 |
| Part-time | ||
| N4-N6 | ||
| Theory | R1 278.00 | R107.00 |
| Practical | R2 631.00 | R107.00 |
Provided that sufficient funds are available for DHET bursaries, students who qualify for a DHET bursary and who submit a completed application form will not be requested to pay class fees. Students who qualify for a DHET bursary but refuse to apply for one will have to pay class fees as outlined below.
Payment arrangement for full-time classes in Business Studies:
- Enrolment for one or two subjects: Full payment
- Enrolment for three or more subjects: Deposit payable equal to payment due for two subjects;
- Balance payable before the commencement of the final examination.
Payment arrangement for part-time classes:
- Full payment with enrolment. This applies to all part-time classes: afternoon, evening or any day of the week.
Exams only:
- Examination fee for exams only will be R224.00 per subject.
- Only students who have been enrolled with EWC previously should be allowed to enrol for exams only.
A Registration fee of R261.00 per qualification will be charged irrespective of whether the student is enrolling for full-time or part-time or exam only. Exam only includes re-writes, supplementary examinations and approved correspondence providers.
Student Card Fees:
Where applicable, these will be R107.00 per card.
Payment arrangements for privately-funded enrolments:
To be informed by the specific signed MOA with the sponsor / funder.
Hospitality & Catering Services N4-N6
Prices are per subject, per trimester.
| LEVEL | Price per Subject | Student Card |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||
| N4 - N6 | ||
| Theory | R 880.00 | R107.00 |
| Practicals | R2 356.00 | R107.00 |
| Part-time | ||
| Hospitality N4 - N6 | ||
| Theory | R1 278.00 | R107.00 |
| Practical | R3 417.00 | R107.00 |
Provided that sufficient funds are available for DHET bursaries, students who qualify for a DHET bursary and who submit a completed application form will not be requested to pay class fees. Students who qualify for a DHET bursary but refuse to apply for one will have to pay class fees as outlined below.
Payment arrangement for full-time classes in Hospitality Studies for students who do not qualify for a DHET bursary:
- Enrolment for one or two subjects: Full payment
- Enrolment for three or more subjects: Deposit payable equal to payment due for two subjects;
- Balance payable before the commencement of the final examination.
Payment arrangement for part-time classes:
- Full payment with enrolment. This applies to all part-time classes: afternoon, evening or any day of the week.
Exams only:
- Examination fee for exams only will be R224.00 per subject.
- Only students who have been enrolled with EWC previously should be allowed to enrol for exams only.
A Registration fee of R261.00 will be charged when Report 191 students are enrolling for exams only. Exam only includes re-writes, and approved correspondence providers.
Payment arrangements for privately-funded enrolments:
To be informed by the specific signed MOA with the sponsor / funder.
2. Class Fees For Full Time National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Programmes in 2026
ALL OUTSTANDING CLASS FEES FOR 2025 MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE A STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENROL IN 2026.
| PROGRAMME | Privately Funded Enrolments - 100% Level 2 - 4 |
Level 2 - 4 Funded Enrolments 20% |
Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering & Building Construction | R 84 608.00 | R18 023.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Electrical Infrastructure Construction | R 83 527.00 | R17 790.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Engineering & Related Design | R108 126.00 | R23 030.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Information Technology & Computer Science - Software Design & Dev. | R 83 378.00 | R17 760.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Information Technology & Computer Science - Programming & Robotics | R 83 378.00 | R17 760.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Mechatronics | R109 521.00 | R23 326.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Finance, Economics & Accounting | R 60 881.00 | R12 967.00 | R2 200.00 |
| Management | R 63 778.00 | R13 585.00 | R2 200.00 |
| Marketing | R 54 603.00 | R11 630.00 | R2 200.00 |
| Office Administration | R 54 423.00 | R11 590.00 | R2 200.00 |
| Transport and Logistics | R 57 361.00 | R12 216.00 | R2 200.00 |
| Tourism | R 79 252.00 | R16 881.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Hospitality | R102 918.00 | R21 921.00 | R2 600.00 |
| Education and Development | R 58 947.00 | R12 554.00 | R2 200.00 |
NOTES:
- Class fees for privately-funded enrolments are paid as per signed MOA with the company / sponsor.
- Class fees as recorded above for 2026 are payable by students who are enrolling for the first time, on a specific level, for the full programme (7 subjects).
- A deposit as stated above is payable by NC (V) students who do not qualify for the DHET bursary as well as students who qualify for a DHET bursary but refuse to apply for the bursary.
- If a student has not passed the full programme (7 subjects) individual subject prices per learning area will be applicable.
- Class fees as stated above for NC(V) students, are inclusive of tuition fee, text books, learning material, protective clothing for Level 2, registration fee and student cards.
Class Fees For Individual Subjects - NC(V) in 2026
| SUBJECT NAME | Subject Fee |
|---|---|
| Advertising and Promotions L2 - 4 | R 2 051.00 |
| Applied Accounting L2 - 4 | R 2 496.00 |
| Applied Engineering Technology L4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Art and Science of Teaching L2 - 4 | R 2 282.00 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance L2 - 4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Basic Principles of Computer Programming and Computer Literacy L2 | R 4 086.00 |
| Business Practice L2 - 4 | R 2 041.00 |
| Carpentry and Roof Work L2 - 4 | R 3 649.00 |
| Client Services and Human Relations L2 - 4 | R 3 276.00 |
| Computer Hardware and Software L3 | R 4 086.00 |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing L4 | R 4 975.00 |
| Computer Programming L4 | R 4 086.00 |
| Construction Planning L2 - 4 | R 3 649.00 |
| Construction Supervision L4 | R 3 649.00 |
| Consumer Behaviour L2 - 4 | R 2051.00 |
| Data Communication and Networking L4 | R 4 086.00 |
| Early Childhood Development L2 - 4 | R 2 282.00 |
| Economic Environment L2 - 4 | R 2 496.00 |
| Electrical Principles and Practice L2 - 4 | R 4 096.00 |
| Electrical Systems and Construction L2 - 4 | R 2 076.00 |
| Electrical Workmanship L3 - 4 | R 4 096.00 |
| Electronic Control and Digital Electronics L2 - 4 | R 4 096.00 |
| Electronics and Digital Concepts for Robotics L2 - 4 | R 2 636.00 |
| Electronics L2 | R 4 068.00 |
| Electrotechnology L2 - 4 | R 4 975.00 |
| Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker) L2 - 4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Engineering Fundamentals L2 - 4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Engineering and Graphic Design L3 | R 4 901.00 |
| Engineering Practice and Maintenance L3 | R 4 901.00 |
| Engineering Processes L4 | R 4 901,00 |
| Engineering System L2 | R 4 901.00 |
| Engineering Technology L2 | R 4 901.00 |
| English L2 - 4 | R 1 142.00 |
| Entrepreneurship L2 | R 2 076.00 |
| Financial Management L2 - 4 | R 2 473.00 |
| Fitting and Turning L2 - 4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Food Preparation L2 - 4 | R 5 073.00 |
| Freight Logistics L2 - 4 | R 2 238.00 |
| Hospitality Generics L2 - 4 | R 5 073.00 |
| Hospitality Services L2 - 4 | R 5 073.00 |
| Human and Social Development L2 - 4 | R 2 282.00 |
| Introduction of Robotics L3 | R 2 636.00 |
| Introduction to Computers L2 | R 4 975.00 |
| Introduction to Information Systems L2 | R 4 086.00 |
| Introduction to System Development L2 | R 4 086.00 |
| Introduction to Technical Programming L3 | R 4 086.00 |
| Learning Psychology L2 - 4 | R 2 282.00 |
| Life Skills and Computer Literacy L2 - 4 | R 1 142.00 |
| Machine Manufacturing L3 | R 4 975.00 |
| Management Practice L2 - 4 | R 2 805.00 |
| Manual Manufacturing L2 | R 4 975.00 |
| Marketing Communication L2 - 4 | R 2 051.00 |
| Marketing L2 - 4 | R 2 051.00 |
| Masonry L2 - 4 | R 3 649.00 |
| Material Technology L3 | R 4 901.00 |
| Materials L2 - 4 | R 3 649.00 |
| Mathematical Literacy L2 - 4 | R 1 142.00 |
| Mathematics L 2 - 4 | R 1 142.00 |
| Mechatronics Systems L2 - 4 | R 4 975.00 |
| New Venture Creation L2 - 4 | R 2 041.00 |
| Office Data Processing L2 - 4 | R 2 041.00 |
| Office Practice L2 - 4 | R 2 041.00 |
| Operations Management L2 - 4 | R 2 805.00 |
| Personal Assistance L4 | R 2 041.00 |
| Physical Science L2 - 4 | R 2 076.00 |
| Plant and Equipmant L 2 - 3 | R 3 649.00 |
| Principles of Computer Programming L3 | R 4 086.00 |
| Professional Engineering Practice L4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Prject Management L3 - 4 | R 2 076.00 |
| Robotics and Industrial Automation L4 | R 4 086.00 |
| Robotics Fundamentals L2 | R 2 636.00 |
| Science of Tourism L2 - 4 | R 3 393.00 |
| Stored Programme Systems L3 - 4 | R 4 975.00 |
| Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel L4 | R 3 393.00 |
| Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel L3 | R 3 393.00 |
| Sustainable Tourism in South Africa L2 - 4 | R 3 393.00 |
| Systems Analysis and Design L3 - 4 | R 4 086.00 |
| Technical Programming L4 | R 2 636.00 |
| Tourism Operations and Technology L2 - 4 | R 3 393.00 |
| Transport Economics L2 - 4 | R 2 238.00 |
| Transport Operations L2 - 4 | R 2 238.00 |
| Welding L2 - 4 | R 4 901.00 |
| Wholesale and Retail L2 - 4 | R 2 051.00 |
| Workshop Practice L2 | R 4 096.00 |
Payment arrangements for full-time NC(V) subjects for students who do not qualify for a bursary:
- Enrolment for one or two subjects: Full payment.
- Enrolment for three or more subjects: Deposit payable equal to the full time qualification;
- Balance payable in four instalments.
3. Class Fees For Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) In 2026
| Programme | Amount | Per Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Vocational Learning Programme | R 6 610.00 | R 1 653.00 |
Notes:
- The Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) is a fully funded bridging programme which is being introduced by DHET to TVET colleges.
- Students being admitted to the programmes are fully funded and receive a bursary from NSFAS.
4. Utilities Class Fees In 2026
ITEC Diploma In Beauty Therapy (Duration 12 Months)
| Description | To College | To Supplier | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Fees | R 9 663.00 | ||
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 | ||
| Card Fee | R 107.00 | ||
| Photocopies | R 327.00 | ||
| EWC Certification Fee | R 213.00 | ||
| Consumables | R 1 344.00 | ||
| Practical Assessment Fee | R 0.00 | ||
| Total College Fees | R 11 914.00 | ||
| ITEC Registration Fee - 29 @R23 | R 667.00 | ||
| ITEC Beauty Specialist Exam Qualification Fee - 85 @R23 | R 1 955.00 | ||
| ITEC Nail Technology Exam Qualification Fee - 85 @R23 | R 1 955.00 | ||
| ITEC Body Massage Award - 42 @R23 | R 966.00 | ||
| Total ITEC Fee | R 5 543.00 | ||
| Educational Material | R 1 197.00 | ||
| Kit and Uniform | R 20 998.00 | ||
| Total | R 17 457.00 | R 22 195.00 | R 39 652.00 |
Breakdown Of Monthly Payments
| Month | To College | To Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| January (Registration) | R 6 000.00 | R 5 549.00 |
| February | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| March | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| April | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| May | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| June | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| July | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| August | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| September | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| October | R 1 273.00 | R 1 850.00 |
| Total | R 17 457.00 | R 22 195.00 |
Notes:
- All fees must be paid up by 31 October 2026.
- Repeating students will not be allowed to enrol for the Diploma course in Beauty Therapy if the class fee for certificate course was not paid in full.
- This course is on Diploma level 2 and 3 international standards.
- Students who only sit for exams must be debited with ITEC Reg Fee + ITEC Exam Fee + EWC Registration Fee.
QCTO Qualification In Hairdressing 2026 (Year 1) - National Certificate Level 2
| Description | To College | To Supplier | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Fees | R 12 167.00 | ||
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 | ||
| Card Fee | R 107.00 | ||
| Photocopies | R 313.00 | ||
| EWC Certification Fee | R 0.00 | ||
| Consumables | R 2 899.00 | ||
| Practical Assessment Fee | R 344.00 | ||
| Total College Fees | R 16 090.00 | ||
| C&G Registration Fee - 29 @R23 | R 0.00 | ||
| C&G Exam Fee | R 0.00 | ||
| Total C&G Fee | R 0.00 | ||
| Educational Material | R 2 730.00 | ||
| Kit and Uniform | R 6 823.00 | ||
| Total | R 16 090.00 | R 9 553.00 | R 25 643.00 |
Breakdown Of Monthly Payments
| Month | To College | To Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| January (Registration) | R 4 023.00 | R 6 687.00 |
| February | R 1 341.00 | R 2 866.00 |
| March | R 1 341.00 | |
| April | R 1 341.00 | |
| May | R 1 341.00 | |
| June | R 1 341.00 | |
| July | R 1 341.00 | |
| August | R 1 341.00 | |
| September | R 1 341.00 | |
| October | R 1 341.00 | |
| Total | R 16 090.00 | R 9 553.00 |
Notes:
- All fees must be paid up by 31 October 2026.
- Re-assessment: (to be added to BMS)
- Theory - R58.00
- Practical re-assessment fee - R286.00
- Re-checking PoE - R115.00
QCTO Qualification In Hairdressing 2026 (Year 2) - National Certificate Level 3 - (Exit Level Final Service SETA Intake)
| Description | To College | To Supplier | Total / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Fees | R 12 167.00 | ||
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 | ||
| Card Fee | R 107.00 | ||
| Photocopies | R 313.00 | ||
| EWC Certification Fee | R 0.00 | Not Exit Level | |
| Consumables | R 2 899.00 | ||
| Practical Assessment Fee | R 344.00 | ||
| Total College Fees | R 16 090.00 | ||
| C&G Registration Fee | R 0.00 | Only applicable for 2nd year of study. | |
| C&G Exam Fee | R 0.00 | Only applicable for 2nd year of study. | |
| Total C&G Fees | R 0.00 | ||
| Educational Material | R 2 730.00 | ||
| Kit and Uniform | R 6 823.00 | ||
| Total | R 16 090.00 | R 9 553.00 | R 25 643.00 |
Breakdown Of Monthly Payments (estimated for textbooks, kit, uniform)
| Month | To College | To Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| January (Registration) | R 4 023.00 | R 6 687.00 |
| February | R 1 341.00 | R 2 866.00 |
| March | R 1 341.00 | |
| April | R 1 341.00 | |
| May | R 1 341.00 | |
| June | R 1 341.00 | |
| July | R 1 341.00 | |
| August | R 1 341.00 | |
| September | R 1 341.00 | |
| October | R 1 341.00 | |
| Total | R 16 090.00 | R 9 553.00 |
Notes:
- All fees must be paid up by 31 October 2026.
- Re-assessment: (to be added to BMS)
- Theory - R58.00
- Practical re-assessment fee - R286.00
- Re-checking PoE - R115.00
Service QCTO Qualification In Hairdressing 2026 (Year 3) - (Certificate Hairdressing) - National Certificate Level 4
| Description | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hairdressing L4 Tuition Fee | R 1 149.00 | |
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 | |
| Student Card | R 107.00 | |
| Total College Fees | R 1 517.00 | Payable upon registration. |
| Re-assessment 3 (chemical) | R 321.00 | Additional assessment, 3rd opportunity (payable only when required) |
| Re-assessment 3 (cutting / barbering) | R 172.00 | Additional assessment, 3rd opportunity (payable only when required) |
| Re-assessment 4 (chemical) | R 401.00 | Additional assessment, 4th opportunity (payable only when required) |
| Re-assessment 4 (cutting / barbering) | R 206.00 | Additional assessment, 4th opportunity (payable only when required) |
| Final integrated summative assessment | R 0.00 | |
| Final integrated summative assessment 1 | R 401.00 | 1st Re-assessment opportunity (payable when required) |
| Theory re-assessment | R 69.00 | |
| Final integrated summative re-assessment 2 | R 458.00 | 2nd Re-assessment opportunity (payable when required) |
Notes:
- Students may only be admitted if all fees for Y1 and Y2 have been paid in full. No assessments/re-assessments will be scheduled for students who owe the college tuition or other fees from previous years of study.
- Students need to submit proof of payment to the Senior Lecturer three days prior to the scheduled re-assessment.
- Students need to have achieved all outcomes for Levels 2-3 to be admitted to the Final Integrated Summative Assessment.
- Students need to provide evidence of required formal and industry hours to be admitted to the Final Integrated Summative Assessment.
- Students need to submit completed PoE files with all requied evidence to be admitted to the Final Integrated Summative Assessment.
5. Class Fees For Skills Programme In 2026
ICDL
| ICDL | Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 2 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 3 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 4 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 5 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 6 | R 681.00 | |
| Module 7 | R 681.00 | |
| Total class fee excl examination | R 4 767.00 | |
| Logbook | R 449.00 | |
| Examination Fee | R 1 654.00 | |
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 | |
| Card Fee | R 107.00 | |
| Total ICDL | R 7 237.00 | R 4 853.00 |
Notes:
- Seeing that this is an external examination, no students are allowed to sit for the examination if their class fees have not been paid for the module.
- Re-assessemnt: Each R260.00.
- Increase on class fees: 0%.
- The registration fee of R261 and a R107 card fee are payable together with the deposit on registration.
e-Learner, A+ and N+
These courses will be offered full time and part time.
Assessment fee will be payable for the first and follow-up assessment, should the student not be successful when assessed.
Part time students to pay all the fees as outlined below in full on registration.
Introductory Courses to ICDL
e-Learner
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 |
| Student Card Fee | R 107.00 |
| Class Fee | R 1 833.00 |
| Skills Card | R 474.00 |
| USB + Notes | R 207.00 |
| EWC Assessment Fee | R 195.00 |
| Total | R 3 076.00 |
Comptia Accredited Courses
A+
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 |
| Student Card Fee | R 107.00 |
| Class Fee | R 2 766.00 |
| Skills Card | R 1 609.00 |
| USB + Notes | R 207.00 |
| EWC Assessment Fee | R 1 100.00 |
| Total | R 6 051.00 |
N+
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | R 261.00 |
| Student Card Fee | R 107.00 |
| Class Fee | R 2 321.00 |
| Skills Card | R 1 136.00 |
| USB + Notes | R 207.00 |
| EWC Assessment Fee | R 1 583.00 |
| Total | R 5 614.00 |
7. Occupational Programmes
Programmes Introduced in 2024 - 2026 Funded Enrolments
| Programme | Amount | Per Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Hairdressing 1st Year - L2 | R 12 796.00 | R 1 422.00 |
| Hairdressing 2nd Year - L3 | R 12 800.00 | R 1 600.00 |
| Hairdressing 3rd Year - L4 | R 13 124.00 | R 3 281.00 |
Occupational Programmes To Be Offered In 2026
| Occupational Certificate: Chef (Year 1) | R 16 123.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Chef (Year 2) | R 16 123.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Chef (Year 3) | R 16 123.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic (Year 1) | R 10 738.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic (Year 2) | R 10 738.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic (Year 3) | R 10 738.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician (Year 1) | R 12 596.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician (Year 2) | R 10 738.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF Level 4 | R 10 181.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Electrician (Year 1) | R 13 911.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Electrician (Year 2) | R 13 911.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Electrician (Year 3) | R 13 911.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (Year 1) | R 14 404.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (Year 2) | R 14 404.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (Year 3) | R 14 404.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Carpenter (Year 1) | R 12 407.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Carpenter (Year 2) | R 12 407.00 |
| Occupational Certificate: Carpenter (Year 3) | R 12 407.00 |
Notes:
- The Centres of Specialisation Occupational Programmes (CoS) are fully funded programmes, introduced by DHET to TVET colleges.
- Students being admitted to the programmes are fully funded and receive bursaries from NSFAS.
Need More Information?
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