Adult Basic Education & Training

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Adult Basic Education and Training in the Department of Transport and Public Works

The Department of Transport and Public Works nurtures a culture of lifelong learning amongst its staff. To this end the Department supports Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) programmes. >

Education and Training for Adults (ABET)

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. >

Literacy Initiatives: SANLI

In 2000, the national Department of Education launched the South African National Literacy Initiative (SANLI), which oversees the establishment of a voluntary service to reach our estimated 3,3 million illiterate adults. >

Registering an Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) facility

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 Western Cape Education Department. >

The content on this page was last updated on 19 May 2006

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