South Africa has come a long way since the first democratic elections in 1994, but in the field of education, many inequalities still remain, writes Gizelle McIntyre, director of The Institute of ...

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) boasts many benefits, the most obvious being the ability to fast track obtaining a qualification. Many people today have extensive experience in their field but not ...

Three bodies have been tasked with ensuring quality and standards are maintained during the entire process of recognition of prior learning. The Education Standards Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC), ...

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) — also known as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) — is a process that awards learners access to formal study and advanced standing* through the ...

People learn anytime, everywhere. Learning acquired in all contexts is valuable for individuals, society, labour market and economic development. Outcomes of prior learning in all contexts of life can ...