Why distance learning? - College SA

Your couch is your classroom with College SA distance learning college

When you study with College SA, there is no need for attending face-to-face classes since you choose to study when you want, where you want, as often as you want.

This is called distance learning or home study! Why? Because you study from the luxury of your own home/couch. You see, we deliver your study material to your door and you can start studying immediately. If you think about it, a regular college also expects you to do a lot of your studies at home, so besides the fact that we do not offer face-to-face classes, the study process is very similar.

And, guess what? It’s works out much cheaper than a regular college! You never have to travel to classes, and your study material and textbooks are included in the course fee, so you don’t have extra costs.

As a College SA distance learning student, we give you the proper support to pass. We have educational planners that guide you from the day you register until you graduate, and have implemented online discussion forums that allow you to connect with your tutor and fellow students.

You can discuss your assignments with other students and submit assignments online. Why? So you won’t feel like you are missing out on the ‘study experience’.

There is really no need to attend classes when you can do everything at home!

Still a little unsure? If you want to know more about distance learning, read on; we’ve explained exactly what it means to be a distance learning student, and the ways we offer you support without ever seeing you in person.

Why study via Distance Learning?

Distance learning colleges in South Africa has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for many people, it is expected to become the preferred choice of further education. There are a few reasons why distance learning is a worthwhile alternative to furthering your education and improving your skills:

No classes

The term distance learning means that you don’t physically go to the institution through which you study. This means that you don’t have to travel to attend classes or find a place to stay if you live far away from a city; you are able to study at home without spending extra money.
 
f you have a full-time job you don’t have to plan your after-work time around classes or rush to attend classes in the evenings.

Affordable payment options

By eliminating the extra costs that go along with studying, you only have to pay tuition. College SA offers affordable payment options. You can pay your studies off in easy to manage monthly instalments, or study and pay one subject at a time.
 
We include your study material in your tuition which means you don’t have to spend money on buying textbooks.

Manageable

Many distance learning institutions allow you to study only a few subjects at a time; apart from the financial benefit, colleges do this so that students don’t feel overwhelmed by the workload.
 
Even if you have enrolled for a few subjects, College SA sends your course material in batches; we do this so that you can complete a module and its assignments before moving on to the next module. This allows you the opportunity to focus on one thing at a time – making it easier to fully understand your course material and attend to your other responsibilities.

Online classrooms, forums and tutors

Distance learning institutions generally have online study groups/classrooms and discussion forums, where you can interact with fellow students and tutors, discuss course material and ask for help.
 
College SA has tutors assigned to different courses who help you better understand your course material, offer advice and provide feedback on assignments. We also have an online classroom we automatically register you on once you’ve registered for a course.

Entry requirements are less restrictive

Distance learning institutions generally have courses that suit many different people with different educational backgrounds. It is a lot easier to enrol for a distance learning course, as many of the courses don’t require Matric.
 
The courses range from provider programmes, that only require grade 10, to accredited programmes that offer entry level courses that only require grade 10 or 11.

You are in charge

Aside from the general guidelines set by a distance learning institution, you have freedom to structure your own study time, schedule and pace; the tutors are there to offer you guidance, advice and motivation, but you ultimately decide when and how you will study.