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There are an estimated 3.3 million illiterate adults in South Africa.  Eradicating illiteracy is one of the nine priorities of the National Education Strategy, Tirisano. 

Adult Basic Eduation and Training (ABET) is available to adults who want to finish their basic education.  An outcomes-based programme that aims to provide basic learning tools, knowledge and skills, and that equips participants with nationally recognised qualifications.

Anyone who cannot read, write and count, mainly adults who want to attain qualifications in a flexible environment, may register with any ABET centre. The ABET centres may conduct placement tests to determine whether you, the learner, are at level one, two or three.

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 science
natural science
arts and culture
life orientation
technology
human and social science
economic and management science

Learners can also choose to take courses in:

small, meidum and micro enterprises (SMMEs)
tourism
agricultural science
ancillary health care

ABET programmes are overseen by the National ABET Board.

INSTRUCTIONS:

There are ABET centres in each of the 23  Education Districts. 

For more information, go to the Department of Education

Steps to follow

• Apply to an ABET centre in person.
• Register with a centre near you.
• Have available your official birth certificate or identity document.
• Have available any of your school records.

Legal framework

Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000 (Act 52 of 2000)

Service standard

It may take 1 to 2 weeks.

Cost

Tuition at ABET centres is free

Forms to complete

Obtainable at ABET centres

ABET Centres are typically housed in community learning centres managed by local communities and supported by the Education Department.  Those wishing to operate ABET centres must register them with the Eastern Cape Education Department.

For more information on the provincial governement's ABET, please feel free to contact the following ABET Centres:

Bizana District

Mr. V.W. Phephu

Tel: 039-257 0963
Fax: 039-261 0423

Butterworth District

Mrs. BN Mtwazi

Tel: 047-491 0127
Fax: 047-491 0655/0355/3291

Cradock District

Mr. T.K. Nqonqoza

Tel: 048-884 0313
Fax: 048-881 3189

Dutywa

Mr. PT Matshaya

Tel: 047-489 5000
Fax:047-489 2423

East London

Mr. C.Z. Nquka

Tel: 043-760 0542
Fax: 043-761 3440 / 043-760 0545

Fort Beaufort

Mr. S.H.Tunyiswa

Tel: 046-645 7819
Fax: 046-645 2783

Graaf Reinet

Mr. S.P. May

Tel: 049-807 2202
Fax: 049-807 2254/3014

Grahamstown

Ms.N.S. Matya

Tel: 046-603 3201
Fax: 046-622 3224

Kwazulu Natal

Mr. S.T.Ngcokovana

Tel: 043-604 3218
Fax: 043-642 5937

Lady Frere

Ms. N. N. September-Caba

Tel: 047-502 1071
Fax: 039-253 1422

Libode

Mrs.N.E.V. Mtyide

Tel: 047-502 7466
Fax: 047-531 1314

Lusikisiki

Ms. D.N. Mayeza

Tel: 039-253 1071
Fax: 039-253 1422

Maluti

Ms. Ngejane

Tel: 039-256 0111
Fax: 039-256 0089 / 039-256 0866

Cofimvaba

Mr. S. Ndudula

Tel: 047-874 0313
Fax: 047-874 0309/047-874 0534

Mount Frere

Mr. Z. Godo

Tel: 039-255 0008
Fax: 039-255 0791

Mount Fletcher

Ms. V.M. Lebata

Tel: 039-257 0018
Fax: 039-257 0956

Mthatha

Ms. Mtengwana

Tel: 047-502 4271
Fax: 047-531 3534

Ngcobo

Mr M.M. Bokveld

Tel: 047-548 1004 / 047-548 1097/9
Fax:047-548 1257

Queenstown

Ms. C.N. Makasi

Tel: 040-842 1970 / 040-842 1991
Fax: 040-842 2085 / 040-842 1993

Qumbu

Ms. F.N. Mahlakatha

Tel: 047-542 0210 / 047-553 0108/0109
Fax: 047-542 0212 / 047-553 0111

Sterkspruit

Ms. Z.N. Lerothodi

Tel: 051-611 0172
Fax: 051-611 0364

Uitenhage

Ms. Z.N. Davids

Tel: 041-922 7695
Fax: 041-922 7659 / 041-995 4123

Port Elizabeth

Mr. A.P. Banjwa

Tel: 041-403 4440
Fax: 041-403 4631