Dear Staff and Faculty of The African Academy,
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the warm hospitality and exceptional accommodation that you extended to our group of learners during our visit to your esteemed college. On behalf of all the students and educators who had the privilege of spending the day at The African Academy, I want to convey our sincerest appreciation.
From the moment we stepped onto your campus, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel part of your academic family. The arrangements made for our visit were impeccable-and your-attention-to-detail-did- not-go unnoticed. The- students were excited to explore your facilities and engage in the various educational activities you prepared for them. The dedication and passion displayed by your faculty and staff in guiding our learners through their day were truly inspiring . Your commitment to providing a conducive learning environment is evident in the way you catered to their needs and answered their questions with enthusiasm and expertise.
The tour of your college gave our students valuable insights into he diverse academic programs you offer. it was evident that The African Academy takes immense pride in nurturing the intellectual growth of its students and fostering a culture of excellence Furthermore, the interactions with your current students was encouraging and enlightening, They spoke passionately about heir academic journey and experiences at The African Academy, reinforcing the fact that they are part of an institution that truly cares for its students’ holistic development.
In conclusion, I must reiterate our gratitude for your gracious hospitality and the outstanding efforts of your staff in accommodating our learners. The impact of this visit will undoubtedly be felt in their educational journey and will serve as a source of inspiration for their future pursuits.
On 16 April 2024, our grade 12 Engineering Graphics and Design students embarked on an excursion to your facilities, where we thought we would be shown an alternative to universities for our matric students.
Well, we were mistaken. We were introduced to a whole new world of possibilities. Your fun staff were so good at explaining what you do at the academy. You showed them the different courses you offer, as well as pricing
Then you introduced them to past students, who could give them a glimpse into their possible futures and how the work that they do at the academy will assist them in the workplace and beyond.
Thank you for giving them a realistic idea of their future with your academy. They left feeling inspired and hopeful. There were a few learners to whom I spoke whom I hoped would be interested and they were so thrilled at the opportunity that African Academy holds for them.
Shanè Markgraaff
I began the Virtual Learning program because it made the most sense in the middle of Covid times. In all honesty the beginning was rough trying to self-teach and navigate my way through the course material however the Virtual Learning Lecturer, Christabel, began online Google Classroom calls. Studying became way more manageable with scheduled classes and recordings. It felt like being at varsity in person. Looking back at my Virtual Learning experience, like all things in life, it had its challenges but with discipline and the help from the Academy it has so far been a success.
Sidonia Chambala
I completed my Matric in 2020 , enrolled as a student at African Academy for the class of 2021 partaking in the Draughting course , the MDDOP N4/N5.
The journey of being a student at the Academy has been nothing but a true blessing and an important milestone in my life. I was a student through the bursary scheme that the Academy has and was given the opportunity to thrive my desire and skills of being a Draughtsman without worried about the expenses of the course. Whilst taking part in the course the Academy selected me to take part in a Career Readiness Program which was held by a collaboration of a number of companies, one of them being the Umndeni Corporate Services. This program gave me the training I am to use in the next step on my journey ,the corporate world , I was given an overview of how I am expected to interact with colleagues through understanding different disposition that individuals have.
On completion of the course I obtained 9 distinctions. This prompted the Academy to forward my CV including my academic results to a number of companies. I have been called by a few of those companies which includes DRA Projects(Pty)Ltd . DRA has offered me an opportunity to be part of their Drawing Office Team as a Trainee Draughtsperson , I am to join the team in April 2022. I am to grow as a draughtman and continue to obtain qualifications that are to make my career more enjoyable , a diploma in Structure Steel Detailing and Mechanical Engineering.
I am truly grateful towards African Academy. It is an Academy that sees the potential in an individual and nurture it to be the best and helps it to shine in the Draughting field. It has one of the most understanding lecturers that are willing to guide us through success and by that I would sincerely and happily recommend anyone with the desire to be in the engineering field to consider obtaining the draughting qualification that the academy offers as one of their qualification collection . This will be their greatest treasure and it will definitely gives more meaning and joy towards their career.
Thank you African Academy , keep on shooting like the brightest star you are and being the light in every inspired individual.
Steyn Lodewyk
I joined African Academy’s MDDOP Virtual Learning Online Class. Every Online lesson I did with my Lecturer was not only fun, but very professional and well explained.
The hand books I received have all the correct exercises to make learning from home easy.
I also sent in my exercises to my lecturer, In turn were marked and commented to help with my mistakes. The same with my assignments. Every time I went in to African Academy to write my exams was a good experience and encouragement from the lecturers were all good. They treated me well and tried to make the experience a bit more stress less for all the students.
