ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For the DAF Bachelor in Fashion Degree | The Cape Town Fashion College
A candidate must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects and obtain:
- Home Language: 40% or higher
- 4 High Credit Subjects: 50% or higher
- 2 Additional subjects: 30% or higher
Applicants holding alternative qualifications may be considered for admission into DAF’s accredited programmes if their qualifications are deemed equivalent by the appropriate equivalence-setting bodies, and in accordance with the institute’s alternative route access policy.
Admission to our programmes may also be granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) where the applicant’s existing, context-specific knowledge will be evaluated to expand access to higher education qualifications. Proficiency in English is mandatory.
ENTRANCE PORTFOLIO
ESSAY
A 1000-word essay in English explaining the applicant’s motivation to pursue a degree in fashion.
ORIGINAL DESIGNS
Two original fashion design drawings/renderings.
Portfolios are reviewed regularly and enrolments are taken until each course is full. There is no strict deadline for applications but we do recommend that students apply as early as possible.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Applicants that do not live in the Republic of South Africa should read through the following steps carefully. This will give an indication of the timeframe which should be taken into account when applying. It is suggested that the process commence as early as possible.
- Applicants are required to have a Matric Certificate with the relevant endorsement or equivalent thereof. A foreign qualification can be certified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Please note that the process can take anything from 10 to 30 working days.
- Screening fee: R320,00
Evaluation: One (first) qualification submitted: R1700-00
- Screening fee: R320,00
- You may apply at the Design Academy of Fashion in the meantime, however, acceptance will be based on the outcome from SAQA for foreign students.
- Proof of payment of the R3200,00 application fee for non-South African citizens must also accompany the application. If you have already received your certificate from SAQA please submit this as well. All copies need to be certified. Please ensure that all copies once scanned are readable.
- DAF will send you an acceptance letter once your portfolio is approved, stating the duration of the course you applied for.
- You will then need to go to the nearest South African Embassy or Consulate to apply for a Study Visa, using the acceptance letter. The Embassy will advise of any further requirements as well as fees payable before acceptance. The visa may take up to 8 weeks. Once you have received your visa, you can book your trip to the RSA.
- On arrival at DAF, a copy of the study visa will be required for your file. The study visa must state specifically that the student will be studying at the Design Academy of Fashion.
- DAF does not offer accommodation, We are, however, happy to assist students, where possible, in finding suitable accommodation.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
available from 9:00 – 16:30
Monday – Friday
Address The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7926
Email info@daf-academy.co.za