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  • Chapter 11 - Access, Equity, and Admissions in South African Higher Education

  • from Part II - Country-Specific Admissions Practices
  • Edited by María Elena Oliveri, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, Cathy Wendler, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
  • Book:
    Higher Education Admissions Practices
    Published online:
    09 January 2020
    Print publication:
    30 January 2020, pp 190-202

  • Summary

    Promoting student access in higher education institutions in South Africa remains a challenge given the limitations and resources that institutions face. The chapter presents a brief history of schooling in South Africa, describes the transition towards fair and equal higher education admissions, and details the policies, practices, and criteria associated with admissions. A discussion of the National Benchmark Tests is also provided. Finally, the chapter discusses issues related to ensuring access, success, and sustainability of the higher education system in South Africa.