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Online learning, our new norm
Online learning, our new normUp until a few months ago, learning online was a choice. An individual could choose to study full-time, part-time, online or choose a combination of online and face-to-face, also known as blended learning. The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the move to online teaching and learning, which brings with it a world of opportunities and challenges. 30 Jul 2020 Read more

Three saving hacks for higher education
Three saving hacks for higher educationSaving is a lifestyle choice. Like most things, saving takes practice and discipline. The Savings Institute of South Africa has designated July on the South African calendar as "Savings Month", to promote a culture of saving in South Africa. 15 Jul 2020 Read more

Running a business and studying, Zanele Zulu's inspiring story
Running a business and studying, Zanele Zulu's inspiring storyZanele Zulu (24), is an IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practices and an IIE Bachelor of Business Administration graduate. Zulu is a passionate entrepreneur who is determined to make it against all the odds. She is intentional about her craft and firmly believes that no matter how good you are as an entrepreneur, you need to have some formal training to perfect your craft and elevate your business. 17 Jun 2020 Read more

Online learning decoded
Online learning decodedWith the rapid change in technology, online learning is a feasible option. There is no doubt that online education will be a game-changer for generations to come. 10 Jun 2020 Read more

Managing matric in a time of turmoil
Managing matric in a time of turmoilFor the majority or learners, matric is the most challenging year of their school careers - even under normal circumstances. The current circumstances facing the class of 2020 are unprecedented and have caused massive upheaval and uncertainty on top of the challenges they would ordinarily have faced. Even so, there are ways learners can adjust and respond to ensure they still make a success of the year, an education expert says. 30 Apr 2020 Read more

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020
Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020As the world continues to change around us, so does the need to keep up. No matter what stage of life you are in, learning never ends. 23 Jan 2020 Read more

How to find out if your tertiary institution is accredited
How to find out if your tertiary institution is accreditedAre you still deciding on a tertiary institution for 2020? Make sure you check whether your institution is accredited, before you register and pay any fees. Failure to do so could ultimately result in you applying at a fly-by-night which will cost you money without obtaining a valid qualification to secure employment. 14 Jan 2020 Read more

Fun things to do in Cape Town
Fun things to do in Cape TownCape Town, also known as The Mother City, is known globally for its natural beauty and rich history. This is South Africa's legislative capital, a coastal city in the Western Cape and now the new home of Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). 26 Nov 2019 Read more

Shaun Moleea, RC Alumnus and founder of Socioolite Travel & Tours
Shaun Moleea, RC Alumnus and founder of Socioolite Travel & ToursWe recently caught up with Shaun Moleea an RC Alumnus to learn more about his business - Socioolite Travel & Tours which he started in 2015. Shaun graduated with an IIE Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management qualification from Rosebank College in 2016. Shaun went from graduate to entrepreneur, and in our interview, he shared how he got started and what it's like running a travel business. 26 Nov 2019 Read more

Fun things to do in Port Elizabeth
Fun things to do in Port ElizabethIf you are looking to explore South Africa then make sure to visit Port Elizabeth, a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. 24 Oct 2019 Read more

IIE Rosebank College opens a new blended learning campus in Port Elizabeth
IIE Rosebank College opens a new blended learning campus in Port ElizabethIIE Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), will open its first campus in the Eastern Cape, extending the brand's footprint to six of the nine provinces in South Africa. Situated at 3 Rink Street is IIE Rosebank College's Port Elizabeth campus. This is the brand's fourth blended learning campus, after Polokwane, Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein and ninth campus overall. 20 Sep 2019 Read more

IIE Rosebank College opens a new campus in Cape Town
IIE Rosebank College opens a new campus in Cape TownRosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has officially opened the doors to its new campus in Cape Town. Situated at 13 Buitengracht Street, the new campus brings the number of IIE Rosebank College campuses across the country to nine. 19 Sep 2019 Read more

The significance of Nelson Mandela Day?
The significance of Nelson Mandela Day?Nelson Mandela Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on Mandela's birthday, 18 July. The day was officially declared as Mandela Day by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held in 2010. 19 Jul 2019 Read more

What makes IIE Rosebank College cool?
What makes IIE Rosebank College cool?Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), was once again voted the coolest college in South Africa at the 15th Sunday Times Next Gen Awards, hosted in Sandton on 13 June 2019. This is the third consecutive year that IIE Rosebank College has maintained the top position in the survey conducted by HDI Youth Consultancy, which polls South African youths between the ages of 8 and 23 on what they find on-trend and aspirational. 25 Jun 2019 Read more

What is your personal brand?
What is your personal brand?Have you ever wondered what people say about you when you are not there? According to Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, "Your brand is what people are saying about you when you are not in the room." Some people cringe at the thought of what may be said, but did you know you have the power to influence these perceptions, simply by building your personal brand? 27 May 2019 Read more

University Open Days: Look beyond banners and balloons to make the best choice
University Open Days: Look beyond banners and balloons to make the best choiceIn coming weeks, public universities and private institutions across South Africa will host a series of Open Days - events meant to showcase their offering to prospective students from the Matric Class of 2019. An education expert says it is essential that learners intending to study next year attend as many Open Days as possible to ensure they make an informed study choice, but more than that, they need to go with a strategy in hand to ensure they look beneath the surface to understand what their likely experience may be at a particular institution or campus. 23 Apr 2019 Read more

What is the BAC and what does it mean for our IIE students?
What is the BAC and what does it mean for our IIE students?For over 30 years The British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC) has been responsible for setting standards within the independent further and higher education sector. Its accreditation is held by hundreds of colleges and training providers in the UK and all over the world. Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is also accredited by the BAC, which means that IIE Rosebank College is part of a growing respected global network. 8 Apr 2019 Read more

Q&A with Thembeka Sibanyoni
Q&A with Thembeka SibanyoniWhen Thembeka Sibanyoni (28) completed her IIE IT qualification from IIE Rosebank College in 2011, she had no idea what the future had in store for her. Now a successful entrepreneur, mother and wife, Thembeka is an example of how pursuing your passion leads to unimaginable gains. "My goal is to educate people about cooking and make them realise that even they can become the chef of their own kitchen." Thembeka also aims to show how normal day-to-day ingredients when put together creatively, can produce tasty, good looking dishes. 8 Apr 2019 Read more

IIE distance, online learning at Rosebank College
IIE distance, online learning at Rosebank CollegeStudying through distance allows you the flexibility to upskill yourself and do other things such as work, it is worth mentioning that textbooks for those studying IIE distance/online qualifications are included. We all know how expensive is can be to purchase study material, we have therefore included textbooks in your distance learning tuition fees. Click here to view IIE distance qualifications. 18 Feb 2019 Read more

Registrations still accepted for 2019 at IIE Rosebank College
Registrations still accepted for 2019 at IIE Rosebank CollegeDon't let registration period pass you by. You can still apply and register to study at IIE Rosebank College in 2019, but the clock is ticking! 15 Feb 2019 Read more

Is your tertiary institution accredited?
Is your tertiary institution accredited?Students all over the country have been warned not to fall prey to fly-by-night or unaccredited higher education institutions during this registration period. Failing to check whether your institution of your choice is registered could cost you loads of money without actually obtaining a valid qualification that will secure employment. 14 Jan 2019 Read more

Tips for graduates looking for employment
Tips for graduates looking for employmentWhile South Africa is experiencing growth in its graduate labour force, graduate unemployment is rising with the overall unemployment rate. 26 Nov 2018 Read more

Public university or private? How to choose the right institution for you
Public university or private? How to choose the right institution for youThere have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of institutions from which prospective students can choose when considering their further education. Along with the increase in public universities, there has also been substantial growth in the private higher education sector. 17 Sep 2018 Read more

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