Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

• English: Minimum 50% (Level 4) – proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
• CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 27 points
• Recommended Subjects: Consumer Science, Hospitality Studies, Accounting, or Business Studies.

Mainstream Selection Process

In consideration of the demanding nature of the hospitality industry, the Hotel School follows a strict selection process. Applicants with a CUT score of 27 or more are required to attend a selection test and interview at the Hotel School in Bloemfontein.

Applicants are assessed on versatility, willpower, determination, social skills, ability to work independently, and enthusiasm for a career in Hospitality Management. Previous and current involvement in the industry will be to the candidate’s advantage.

NCV Applicants: Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option

If you are a First-Time Entering (FTE) student and narrowly miss the mainstream requirements, you may be considered for the ECP stream (offered over 4 years) if you meet the following:

• You achieved a CUT scoring scale (APS) of 23 to 26.
• You achieved a minimum of 50% in English at Grade 12 level.

Strict ECP Regulations:

• A student must pass all Semester 1 first-year modules to continue with Semester 2 modules.
• A student must pass all first-year modules to continue with second-year modules.
• A student may not change from the ECP to the regular programme.
• A student will not be allowed to repeat the first year or part of the first year of the ECP.