Why study at Equilibria?
A number of other gap year programmes are available in South Africa. This is why you should choose Equilibria's gap year programme:
Expert education:
We only employ highly qualified experts to present the various courses. Most of our lecturers are qualified with masters or doctors degrees and have many years of experience in their field.
Highly specialized career guidance:
We employ only the best career counselors to facilitate an intensive and focused career guidance process that includes several psychometric tests, self-knowledge workbooks, individual counseling, career research software and practical research processes.
Academic standard:
We offer structured education with a proper academic base and clearly formulated outcomes, appropriate evaluation procedures, study guides and effective teaching methodologies.
Comprehensive study programme:
Our programme deals with almost every important aspect of adult life to effectively prepare young people for life. One of the main outcomes of Equilibria’s refinement year is fostering independence in young people and helping them to become more mature.
Individual monitoring:
Each student’s well-being, fitness level and course participation are monitored throughout the year and parents are kept informed about the student’s progress.
Student reports:
A detailed report that states academic results, course participation and fitness levels is send to parents after each term.
English tuition:
We regard English tuition as important preparation for tertiary study, especially for Afrikaans speaking students. Most universities and colleges in South Africa use English as their primary teaching medium.
Focus on refinement and style:
In a society where social graces are becoming a rarity amongst young people, Equilibria’s course focuses on the refinement of each individual in terms of social skills, etiquette, style and gracious behaviour at all times.
Focus on well-being:
We place a strong emphasis on cultivating healthy lifestyle habits such as exercise, stress management, healthy eating and positive thinking. The focus is on teaching students to keep balance in life.
Focus on self-esteem:
Equilibria’s course is carefully designed to ensure maximum levels of self-growth. The school adopts a holistic view of individual development, aiming to boost a wide spectrum of self-related factors such as a healthy self-esteem, self-worth and personal integrity.
Focus on personal efficiency:
We purposefully aim to raise our student’s personal efficiency by teaching them effective coping skills that help them function as informed and competent adults in society.
Safe environment:
We believe Potchefstroom is the ideal environment for young people who leave their parents home for the first time. It is a student town with all the conveniences of large cities, yet it has a small town atmosphere, vibrant student life and is safer with less crime.
No hidden costs:
Equilibria’s fees are all inclusive and students do not need to raise money or pay additionally for camps, practical materials, books, study guides, excursions and activities.
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