VerifiedAccording to its website, iCollege’s programme combines a 12-month SETA-accredited course with a 12-month fixed-term employment contract, and the salary goes to iCollege as tuition. Its FAQ says it is not taking enrolments at the moment. Here is what that model covers and what it does not. Source: iCollege FAQ.
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What iCollege says is included
- A 12-month course in fields such as HR, IT, marketing, business administration, public administration, call centre support or project management.
- A fixed-term contract for students aged 18 to 27.
- Online learning, with some campuses still open to attend.
What iCollege says is not included
- Transport money.
- Pocket money.
- Accommodation.
- Learnerships, which it says it does not currently offer.
Questions to ask any college using this model
- Which exact qualification and NQF level will I receive?
- Which body accredits it, and until when?
- Who is my legal employer, and what does the contract say?
- What happens if I leave before 12 months?
We could not find iCollege on DHET’s March 2026 register of private colleges. Public TVET colleges offer similar occupational certificates, with NSFAS for eligible students.
See iCollege programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Does iCollege give transport money?
Its FAQ says no transport, pocket money or accommodation is provided.
How long is the iCollege programme?
Its courses are 12 months, linked to a 12-month fixed-term contract.