Registration Dates and International Students
Everything you need to know about registering for the 2027 academic year at Cornerstone Institute. Please review the key dates and required documentation below.
For the full list of academic milestones, visit our Academic Calendar.
Registration for the Semester 1, 2027 intake opens 15 October 2026.
Semester 1 Intake 2027
Mark these important dates in your calendar.
Applications & Registration Open
15 October 2026
Applications & Registration Close
31 January 2027
Late Registrations
1 – 7 February 2027
Classes Commence
15 February 2027
Module Amendments
15 – 26 February 2027
Required Documents
Please ensure you have copies of the certified documents (certified in the last 12 months) as follows:
| Document | Higher Certificates | BA, BCom, BTh | Honours | PGCE (FP / IP / SP&FET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of your ID | ||||
| Certified copy of Matric results | ||||
| Certified copy of undergraduate qualification or Letter of completion | — | — | ||
| Certified copy of full academic transcript (record) | — | — |
Please Note
- Bachelor of Arts (Alternative Education) – is not a professional teaching qualification.
- PGCE in FP/IP or SP&FET – To meet the undergraduate requirements for entry, you must provide a full transcript with credits and NQF levels.
- For PGCE in IP: We do not offer the Social Science Didactics undergraduate modules (History and Geography) or Science and Technology undergraduate modules. You can only select those options if you have the undergraduate modules up to NQF level 6 in your previous qualification.
- Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT): Please contact the RPL & CAT Unit at Cornerstone Institute — rplandcat@cornerstone.ac.za.
- Don't meet entry requirements for BA or BCom? If you are 23 years or older, contact our RPL and CAT Unit to find out more about our alternative access routes. Visit our RPL page for more information.
- General queries: May be directed to our helpdesk team at helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.
Need assistance with your registration?
Our team is ready to help you through the application and registration process.
helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za