Empowering learners for future success
Build a lesson and a properly designed presentation in minutes — so more of your Saturday goes on teaching.
- Years running
- 36+Years runningSince 1988
- University graduates
- 3 000+University graduatesNationwide
- Grade 12 pass rate
- 97%Grade 12 pass rateAverage since 2021
- Bachelor pass rate
- 78%Bachelor pass rateAbove the national average
About the programme
Since 1988, the Ikateleng Project has stood as a visionary initiative by the North-West University, tackling the educational challenges that secondary school learners in South Africa face in the science and commerce subject streams. It is a leading comprehensive supplementary instruction programme, dedicated to helping learners achieve academic excellence and readiness for university life.
What we commit to
- Improving examination results for tertiary admission
- Helping learners apply to university and prepare for university life
- Supporting learners to qualify for merit bursaries
- Building lifelong skills for academic and personal success
Two streams, 17 Saturdays
The programme runs across 17 Saturdays in two subject streams. Learners receive transport and catering during contact sessions, so that getting there is never the reason a learner misses out.
Stream 1 · Natural Sciences
Mathematics · Physical Sciences · Life Sciences · English
Stream 2 · Economic and Management Sciences
Mathematics · Accounting · Economics/Business Studies · English
Getting there is covered
Transport and catering are provided during contact sessions, so distance and cost are never the reason a learner misses out.
How learners are selected
Learners are selected on academic performance — a 55% average, plus the subject requirements for their stream. Teachers are chosen for their subject expertise and their commitment to the learners.
1 253 learners across six centres
Grades 10 to 12, at centres in Mooinooi, Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Kimberley, Vanderbijlpark and Lichtenburg.
Made possible by our partners
Ikateleng runs on external funding, which pays for tutors, transport, meals and operations. The generosity of our donors and the support of our communities is what turns the vision into something real.
Empower South Africa's youth through education. Together we can make a lasting difference to their lives and to the future of our country.
Empowering learners for future success
NWU Ikateleng EdTech is a tool for Ikateleng teachers and tutors. Any valid email address may be used to register.