The Cornerstone Higher Education Learning Centre is based at the East Rand Academy in Witfield, Boksburg.
The Academy is made up of a crèche, primary school, and now the centre, which are all situated behind a church.
According to the principal, Izak Duvenage, the aim of the academy is to supply the community with a “one-stop” education option.
“People always complain about not having a University in Ekurhuleni but they do not know about the Cornerstone Higher Education Learning Centre established here on our campus in 2013.
“We have grown to have one of the first e-learning (online) interactive higher education facilities in Africa,” explains Duvenage.
He says each student is given a tablet upon registration and exams are conducted online.
“Students will be able to attend live lectures, webinars and other virtual meetings for group sessions. They get to study via a state-of-the-art technology platform, while enjoying the benefit of a traditional campus life experience,” he adds.
The difference between the East Rand Academy and other institutions explains Duvenage, is that they pride themselves in being strict in discipline, while offering a strong biblical foundation.
“We are a private school subsidised by the Gauteng Department of Education – our curriculum has been approved by them, but we also teach our students biblical principles, which they can apply in their daily lives,” adds Duvenage.
The self-learning institution enables students to monitor their progress and has no more than 25 students per class he adds.
“We pride ourselves to have a neat, secure and spacious campus that it is conducive to efficient education. We also offer extra curriculum activities and currently hold the title for the U/17 champions of soccer amongst the private schools.”
Cornerstone Christian Institute of Higher Education offers a degree, diploma or certificate programme in teaching, business leadership, interior design, psychology, community development, fine arts, theology and sociology.
For more information you may visit www.cornerstone.co.za – @TumeloBoksburg
