Is Ikhala Open For 2026?

Is Ikhala Open For 2026?

Are you thinking of gaining higher education that Ikhala but do not know if they are open for applications for the 2026 academic year? The good news is that Ikhala is open for the 2025 academic year; therefore, all interested applicants who wish to develop their skills at Ikhala can start applying now. The online application portal of Ikhala College is currently open for applications from eligible students for NCV, NATED, and occupational and skills courses offered at the college. Interested applicants can apply online for admission during the application period.

Ikhala TVET College is open and actively accepting applications for the 2026 academic year, continuing its mission to provide quality technical and vocational education in the Eastern Cape. The college offers a streamlined online application process for prospective students, making it convenient to apply for various diploma and certificate programs. For the 2026-2027 academic year, applications were accepted from September 1 to October 31, 2025, indicating a well-organised system that encourages early submission to secure placement.

Ikhala TVET College serves multiple campuses, including Aliwal North, Ezibeleni, Queen Nonesi, Queenstown, and Sterkspruit, catering to a diverse student population across the Northern Region of the Eastern Cape. The college continues to offer trimester-based registrations, with the second trimester for the 2026/2027 session already underway, demonstrating ongoing enrollment opportunities throughout the academic year.

Applicants must provide essential documentation such as school qualifications, identification documents, and, if applicable, marriage or divorce certificates, with translations required for documents not in English or Afrikaans. The college also provides career guidance and support to help applicants select suitable courses, ensuring a student-centred approach to education.

Ikhala  College will not accept late applications for the 2025 academic year. Before applying, make sure you meet the admission requirements. The application portal is open to both South African and international students who wish to study at the college.

Ikhala 2025 Application Date

To prevent late application submission, it is encouraged for all interested applicants to take note of the aforementioned date or check the school’s official website for more information. The application window for Ikhala is open from September 1 through September 30, 2025. Therefore, all applications must be submitted before the deadline.

Ikhala  Application Requirements 2026

Ikhala Tvet requires certain records as part of the application process, so the applicant must supply them when applying. The following requirements must be met to apply;

• Applicants must provide a legitimate email address.
• Applicants must have a working mobile phone number.
• South African candidates are required to have an ID number. The passport number of the international applicant must be known.
• A certified copy of your most recent findings and copies of any academic certificates you may have, such as your senior certificate.
• Applicants must provide evidence of residence.

Ikhala  Application Steps 2026

The following application guidelines should be followed by applicants to ensure a successful application: The application process is as follows:

Step 1. Career Guidance

• Follow this link to do an online Career Guidance Questionnaire: https://gostudy.net/ikhala

Step 2. Online Application

• Identify the course you wish to study; career counselling is available on call if you are still not sure. Complete the online application for the chosen programme/ course.

Step 3. Attach Documentation

• Attach your application documentation (certified ID copy, results, next of kin ID copy, and photo). Your documents will be checked and approved if they are clear and certified, but will be rejected if they are not clear or have an outdated date stamp.

Step 4. Selection

• You will receive an email after every step, updating you about the status of your application. After 30 September 2024, the college will start the selection process and communicate with you regarding the status of your application via email & SMS. The e-mail will have the registration details.

Step 5. Accept Offer

• If you are admitted, you will receive an email & SMS informing you that you are “Provisionally Accepted,” and you will be expected to accept the offer on your Student Portal and print the Enrollment form.

Step 6. Registration

• Once your application has been submitted, the college will inform you if you have been admitted, and you will be required to write a placement test; thereafter, you are expected to attend classes.

Ikhala College Courses

The school provides a wide range of business, technical, and occupational training courses that aid in the skill development of its students.

National Certificate Vocational Courses

• Office Administration
• Generic Management
• Finance, Economics, and Accounting
• Information Technology and Computer Science
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Civil Engineering and Building Construction
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction
• Engineering and Related Design

Report 191 courses

• Business Management N4-N6
• Public Management N4-N6
• Human Resource Management
• Farming Management
• Hospitality and Catering Services
• Tourism
• Water and Water Waste Treatment Practice
• Electrical Engineering N1-N3
• Electrical Engineering N4-N6
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (Motor Mechanics) N1-N3
• Mechanical Engineering (Motor Mechanics) N4-N6

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES

• BUILDING AND CIVIL CONSTRUCTION: (National Certificate): NQF Level 3
• COMMUNITY HOUSE BUILDING: (National Certificate ): NQF Level 3
• AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE (National Certificate: NQF Level 2)
• IT END-USER COMPUTING Level 3
• END-USER COMPUTING NQF LEVEL 3
• IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT NQF LEVEL 4
• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPERATIONS NQF LEVEL 3
• WHOLESALE SUPERVISION NQF LEVEL 4
• IMPLEMENTING WITH PARTNERS: CLOTHING PRODUCTION
• PLANT PRODUCTION NQF LEVEL 2
• POULTRY PRODUCTION LEVEL 2
• FACILITATE LEARNING USING DIFFERENT METHODOLOGIES NQF LEVEL 5
• CONDUCT OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT NQF LEVEL 6
• MODERATE OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENTS NQF LEVEL 6

Ikhala Tvet College Contact Details