The English for Professional and Academic Development programme offers 8 courses that are all aligned to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Unit Standards on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Each NQF level is divided into 2 modules, Module A and Module B. Each module consists of 40 contact hours and runs for 10 weeks every Saturday from 09h00 to 13h00. In the 11th week an exam will be written. To achieve an NQF Unit Standard, competence across two Modules is required.

The full English for Professional and Academic Development programme covers 320 face-to-face hours. However, the pre-assessment allows for entry into the programme at any point.

The pre-assessment allows us to RPL(recognition of prior learning) the candidate’s level of prior learning i.e. the present level of English language competence which in turn allows us to place the candidate at the correct level within the programme.

All candidates are required to take a placement assessment to ensure they enter the programme at an appropriate level.

No specific school or tertiary qualification is required. However all candidates must be literate and numerate.

Module A entitles each participant to a Wits Language School Certificate of Attendance.

Module B entitles each participant to a Wits Language School Short Course Certificate of Competence (NQF Level 2 – 4 competence).

Each participant who achieves NQF Level 5 competence is entitled to a competence certificate issued by the University of the Witwatersrand.