Re: University Access for LCA Students
Fiona Harris
Dear Principals and Administrators,
With the LCA exit option still relatively new to many we want to ensure that all parents and students are correctly informed about the facts concerning university access in South Africa. The attached letter explains step-by-step what parents and students should know in this regard. The summary below can also be used to communicate the correct information to all parties involved:
- LCA students can gain access to South African universities, but must first either:
- Apply to a U.S. university and obtain an official acceptance letter, or
- Complete the SAT with a minimum score of 1140 points.
- · The acceptance letter or SAT results must be submitted to Universities South Africa (USAF) as part of the Foreign Conditional Exemption Certificate application.
- · The LCA qualification is considered a foreign qualification, issued by an international educational authority, not a South African body such as Umalusi.
- · Therefore, LCA learners must follow the foreign qualification process for university admission or matriculation exemption in South Africa.
- · Applications for an Exemption Certificate through USAF can be submitted here: https://mbit-application.usaf.ac.za/assessment/
Please feel free to contact the Qualification office should you have any further questions regarding the information provided.
Kind regards,
Jane Govender
Qualifications and Certification Administrator
