ABOUT US
IGNITING MINDS AND
INSPIRING FUTURES
Midlands Community College is a vibrant non-profit educational centre situated in Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The College was established in 1981 in response to the need to provide quality education to all South Africans.
We help very young children, youth and adults to realise their full potential through our two Centres of Excellence:
- STEP UP ECD
- STEP UP STEM
VISION AND MISSION
VISION
To create a nurturing environment where empowerment and opportunities converge
MISSION
Midlands Community College is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in both individuals and communities. Through a diverse range of early childhood development (ECD) initiatives and mathematics, science and technology programmes, we strive to break down the barriers of poverty and inequality which often impeded progress. This commitment thrives in a supportive and inclusive modern environment, where empowerment and opportunities converge through exceptional standards of teaching and learning.
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integrity
We act with honesty, transparency and accountability.
M
mobility
We meet communities where they are, ensuring access to education for all.
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PURPOSE
We are driven by the real needs of learners, educators, and families
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ADAPTABILITY
We evolve to respond to changing educational and societal needs.
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COLLABORATION
We work in partnership with communities, funders, and stakeholders.
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TRANSFORMATIVE
We are committed to life-changing educational outcomes and long-term impact.
ANNUAL IMPACT
CHILDREN
Child beneficiaries
ECD
ECD caregivers,
ECD practitioners
and Grade R teachers
MATRIC
educators
Physical Science
educators
OUR OFFERINGS
MATRIC UPGRADE
STEP-UP STEM
STEP-UP ECD
MATRIC UPGRADE PROGRAMME
DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES BY UNLOCKING EACH INDIVIDUAL’S TRUE POTENTIAL
This is a unique one year, full time, residential programme that gives Grade 12 learners a second chance to access opportunities for higher education by upgrading their results in Maths, Physical Science, English First Additional Language or Life Science.
The objective is for students to achieve significant academic improvement in order to gain access to degrees or diploma courses at tertiary level the following year. Learners receive intensive tuition and support through a unique residential programme which enables extended teaching and learning time, peer learning and various enrichment activities
Since 1999, over 2000 learners have passed through this life changing programme. We are proud of our 100% pass rate and that annually over 85% of learners secure tertiary placements.
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