Now accepting Q1 2027 applications

Your learning journey
starts here

ILearn is South Africa’s dedicated learner management platform. Track your progress, complete your qualification, and connect with your nearest centre — wherever you are.

2 847
Active learners
68%
Completion rate
74
Centres nationwide
9
Provinces covered
Platform capabilities

Everything you need to
manage your learning

From initial application to final certification — ILearn tracks every step so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Online Application
Apply for any programme from your phone or computer. Submit your documents, receive confirmation, and track your application status in real time.
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Learner Verification
Automated ID verification via SITA and SAQA. Your details are checked against national databases so your qualification is always recognised.
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Progress Tracking
See exactly where you are in your programme at any time. Module-by-module progress, assessments due, and completion milestones — all in one place.
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Location & Centre Finder
Nationwide network of main centres, sub-centres, and satellite stations across all 9 provinces. Find the closest centre to you with one click.
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At-Risk Alerts
Coordinators receive automatic alerts when a learner falls behind or is at risk of dropping out, so early intervention happens before it’s too late.
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SETA & QCTO Reporting
One-click export of enrolment, progress, and drop-out reports in formats accepted by SETA, QCTO, and government funders.
Process

How ILearn works

Four steps from application to certification

1
Apply online or at a centre
Complete your application form, upload your ID and supporting documents. Online or walk-in at your nearest main centre.
2
Get verified & enrolled
Your ID and SAQA qualifications are verified. Once approved, you receive your learner number and access to ILearn.
3
Learn & track your progress
Work through your programme at your centre or satellite station. Your coordinator monitors your progress and supports you throughout.
4
Complete & certify
Complete all modules, pass your assessments, and receive your QCTO-registered certificate. Your achievement is recorded permanently.
Ready to start your journey?
Applications are open for Q1 2027. Enrol at your nearest centre or apply online now — it takes less than 10 minutes.
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Learner Management Dashboard
National view · All centres · annapp — Eastern Cape
Q4 · Oct 2026
Total Learners
2 847
↑ 143 from last quarter
Completion Rate
68.4%
↑ 3.2% vs Q3 target 65%
In Progress
1 613
↑ 89 newly active this month
Drop-out Rate
11.2%
↑ 1.4% needs attention
Onboarding Pipeline
Application to completion · All cohorts
Learner Journey — Application to Completion
Every stage tracked from first enquiry to programme completion
2 847 enrolled Updated today
📝
3 410
Applied
100%
›
🔍
3 107
Verified
91.1%
›
📋
2 847
Enrolled
83.5%
›
🎓
1 613
Active
56.7%
›
🏆
916
Completed
32.2%
REGISTRATION METHOD
🏛️
1 924
Main Centre Walk-in — 67.6%
🌐
923
Online Registration — 32.4%
Enrolment by CET Level
Levels 1–4 · Active learners · Drop-out rate per level
CET Level 1
Foundation literacy & numeracy
1
842
enrolled this year
Active
523
62.1%
Drop-outs
104
12.4% rate
Progress to completion
215 completed (25.5%)58% avg
Top drop-out reason
Financial constraints — 41%
CET Level 2
Basic skills development
2
714
enrolled this year
Active
448
62.7%
Drop-outs
83
11.6% rate
Progress to completion
183 completed (25.6%)72% avg
Top drop-out reason
Employment found — 31%
CET Level 3
Intermediate competency
3
681
enrolled this year
Active
421
61.8%
Drop-outs
74
10.9% rate
Progress to completion
186 completed (27.3%)79% avg
Top drop-out reason
Family / personal — 28%
CET Level 4
Advanced qualification exit
4
610
enrolled this year
Active
221
36.2%
Drop-outs
58
9.5% rate
Progress to completion
331 completed (54.3%)84% avg
Top drop-out reason
Transport / distance — 24%
Level Comparison — Enrolment, Active & Drop-out Summary
CET Levels 1–4 · Side-by-side view · 2 847 total enrolled
Enrolment breakdown per level
Level 1 842 learners   29.6%
■ 523 active ■ 215 completed ■ 104 dropped
Level 2 714 learners   25.1%
■ 448 active ■ 183 completed ■ 83 dropped
Level 3 681 learners   23.9%
■ 421 active ■ 186 completed ■ 74 dropped
Level 4 610 learners   21.4%
■ 221 active ■ 331 completed ■ 58 dropped
At-a-glance comparison
Level Enrolled Active Completed Dropped Rate
Level 1
Foundation
 842 523 215 104 12.4%
Level 2
Basic skills
 714 448 183 83 11.6%
Level 3
Intermediate
 681 421 186 74 10.9%
Level 4
Advanced exit
 610 221 331 58 9.5%
Total
All levels
 2 847 1 613 915 319 11.2%
💡 Key insight
Level 1 has the highest drop-out rate (12.4%) driven by financial constraints — early-stage learners are most at risk. Level 4 shows the best retention with 54.3% already completing and only a 9.5% drop-out rate, suggesting learners who reach advanced levels are more committed to finishing.
Learner Geographic Distribution
Learner count by province · South Africa
9 provinces
Click Eastern Cape on map or use zoom button
Northern Cape 128 Western Cape 312 Eastern Cape 267 KwaZulu-Natal 489 Free State 198 N. West 156 Gauteng 721 Mpumalanga 231 Limpopo 345 LSO
Eastern Cape — Province Detail
East London Main Centre · 4 Sub-Centres · 2 Satellite Stations
Total Learners
267
Completion Rate
61.4%
Active
148
Drop-outs
88 — 33%
Area map — Eastern Cape
East London 267 • Main Mthatha 87 Queenstown 71 King William’s Town 66 Lusikisiki 62 🛰 Cofimvaba 54 🛰 Main Centre Sub-Centre Satellite 🛰
Learners per area
East London Main Centre
🏛️ Main Centre — Provincial HQ
267 learners enrolled72% completion
Mthatha Sub-Centre
Sub-Centre — O.R. Tambo district
87 learners18.4% dropout
Queenstown Sub-Centre
Sub-Centre — Enoch Mgijima LM
71 learners15.5% dropout
King William’s Town Sub
Sub-Centre — Buffalo City metro
66 learners13.6% dropout
Lusikisiki Satellite
🛰 Satellite — Ingquza Hill
62 learners27.4% dropout ⚠
Cofimvaba Satellite
🛰 Satellite — Enoch Mgijima
54 learners24.1% dropout ⚠
ProvinceLearnersCentresShare
Gauteng7213 main · 8 sub
KwaZulu-Natal4892 main · 6 sub
Limpopo3451 main · 4 sub
Western Cape3121 main · 3 sub
Eastern Cape2671 main · 3 sub
+ Mpumalanga (231) · Free State (198) · North West (156) · Northern Cape (128)
Organisation Structure
Centre hierarchy · Learners per node
3 tiers
📈 National Office — Johannesburg 2 847
🏛️ Soweto Main Centre 721
GP
Alexandra Sub-Centre 189
Tembisa Sub-Centre 203
🛰 Ivory Park Satellite 87
🛰 Katlehong Satellite 64
Roodepoort Sub-Centre 178
🏛️ Durban Main Centre 489
KZN
Pinetown Sub-Centre 156
KwaMashu Sub-Centre 198
🛰 Umlazi Satellite 72
🏛️ Cape Town Main Centre 312
WC
Mitchells Plain Sub 148
Khayelitsha Sub 164
🛰 Langa Satellite 58
🏛️ East London Centre 267
EC
🏛️ Polokwane Centre 345
LP
7
Main Centres
26
Sub-Centres
41
Satellites
9
Provinces
Learner Progress Tracking
Active cohorts · Module completion rates
Active Cohorts
Overall progress per intake group
6 active
Cohort Q1-2026
312 learners · Winding down
89%Wrapping up
Cohort Q2-2026
487 learners · On track
71%On track
Cohort Q3-2026
523 learners · Mid-programme
54%Mid-point
Cohort Q4-2026
291 learners · New intake
23%Early stage
Online — Ongoing
480 learners · Self-paced
48%Mixed
Satellite Q3-2026
754 learners · At risk
39%At risk
Recent Learner Activity
Status changes needing attention
LearnerIDCentreProgressStatus
TM
Thabo Mokoena
 IL-00341Soweto Main
92%
 On Track
NN
Nomvula Nkosi
 IL-00287KwaMashu Sub
31%
 At Risk
SK
Sipho Khumalo
 IL-00419Cape Town Main
67%
 Active
ZD
Zanele Dlamini
 IL-00156Alexandra Sub
45%
 Behind
MB
Mpho Baloyi
 IL-00502Ivory Park Sat.
100%
 Complete
LM
Lerato Molefe
 IL-00388Polokwane Main
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 Dropped out
Drop-out Analysis
319 learners · Reasons captured · Intervention tracking
Drop-out Reasons
All recorded withdrawals this year
319 total
319
drop-outs
11.2%
Financial constraints
108 · 34%
Employment found
70 · 22%
Family / personal
54 · 17%
Transport / distance
38 · 12%
Academic difficulty / other
49 · 15%
319
Total drop-outs
11.2%
Drop-out rate
42
Re-enrolled
187
No contact
Drop-out by Centre — Eastern Cape
Area breakdown · East London Main · Sub-Centres · Satellites
Area — Eastern CapeEnrolledDroppedRatePrimary Reason
SatelliteLusikisiki Satellite621727.4%Transport / distance
SatelliteCofimvaba Satellite541324.1%Financial
Sub-CentreMthatha Sub-Centre871618.4%Financial
Sub-CentreQueenstown Sub-Centre711115.5%Employment found
Sub-CentreKing William’s Town Sub66913.6%Family / personal
Main CentreEast London Main Centre267228.2%Mixed
Alerts & Actions Required
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Satellite stations: drop-out above 20%. Ivory Park and Katlehong need coordinator visit and transport bursary review.
Flagged today · Assign: GP Centre Manager
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54 learners unverified > 14 days. SITA ID check queue backlogged — applications stalling at verification.
Since 22 Sep 2026 · Action: Verification team
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Satellite Q3 cohort at 39% progress. 754 learners at risk of missing Q4 milestone — remedial sessions recommended.
Progress review due: 15 Oct 2026
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187 drop-outs with no follow-up contact. Re-enrolment window closes 31 Oct — outreach campaign needed.
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 · All Centre Managers
Reporting
Downloadable outputs for SETA · QCTO · Internal governance
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Enrolment Report
All enrolled learners · Centre breakdown · Registration method
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Progress Report
Completion rates per cohort · At-risk learners · SETA format
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Drop-out Register
Full withdrawal log · Reasons · Re-enrolment status · QCTO