Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) in South Africa

Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) is available to adults who want to finish their basic education. An outcomes-based programme, ABET aims to provide basic learning tools, knowledge and skills...

...and provides participants with nationally recognised qualifications.

What is ABET?

In South Africa there are currently an estimated 3.3 million illiterate adults.

The saying that one is never too old to learn is very true especially when you realise what the benefits of adult basic education and training are:

Continuing adult education and training will boost an individual and motivate him/her in life and in business
The new skills and knowledge learned can allow an individual a better job in future

What do ABET levels consist of?

The four levels of ABET training are equivalent to Grades R to 9.

ABET includes training in

language, literacy and communication
mathematical literacy, mathematics and mathematical sciences
natural science
arts and culture
life orientation
technology
human and social science
economic and management science.

How can VCA assist with adult basic education?

VCA can assist adults with basic education and training through computer-assisted ABET in:

Language
Literacy
Communication
Mathematical literacy
Mathematics and
Mathematical sciences.