1. The WCED is pleased to announce that bursaries are to be made available to teachers who wish to obtain the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE).

2. The following persons may apply:
  • Teachers appointed in a permanent capacity
  • Qualified teachers, i.e. teachers with a REQV 13 (M + 3) or above qualification level
  • Teachers who meet the admission requirements of the applicable university (See Annexure A)
  • Teachers who are not in receipt of another state bursary or any other bursary
3. The aim of the courses is to improve teachers' qualifications, knowledge and professional practices in the course subjects offered.
4. These ACE courses will be offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years (from January 2009 to December 2010). Each course will lead to an NQF Level 6 qualification and include both contact sessions (during the week, weekends and holidays) and distance learning.
5. Each bursary will cover registration and tuition fees.
6. Accommodation, arranged by the contracted university or the WCED, will be provided for teachers from rural areas only.
7. Transport costs to and from the training venue will be covered by the WCED.
8. Teachers are responsible for the cost of their learning support material, where applicable.
9. Teachers who wish to be considered for a course bursary are requested to complete Annexures B and C and submit them to the Department, via their school principals. Applications must reach the following address by Friday, 7 November 2008:

            The Head: Education
            For attention: Mr TP Davids (Room 8-79 A)
            Directorate: Internal Human Capital Development
            Western Cape Education Department
            Private Bag X9114
            Cape Town
            8000

10. Applications may also be posted into the box marked "Directorate: Internal Human Capital Development" in the main entrance foyer of the WCED Head Office at Grand Central Towers, Cape Town.
11. Application forms and agreement forms have been attached to this minute. Copies of these forms are also available at the WCED's Client Services section on the second floor of Grand Central Towers, Cape Town.
12. Kindly note that
  • no incomplete or illegible applications will be considered and
  • no faxed applications will be accepted.
13. N.B. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
14. NOTE:
  • The name of the ACE course and the university of your choice must be clearly indicated on the application form.
  • Certified copies of your matric certificate, academic and/or professional qualifications certificate(s) and ID must be submitted with your application.
  • If you apply for more than one bursary, separate applications must be submitted.
15. The Bursary Committee will consider and prioritise all applications, and then make recommendations for the awarding of the bursaries.
16. Each successful applicant will be expected to enter into a formal agreement with the WCED to render a year's service for each year for which the bursary is awarded, and to comply with the other stipulations outlined in the agreement.
17. Kindly ensure that the content of this minute is brought to the attention of all teachers.


SIGNED: ED KIRSTEN
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:10:17

Annexure A: 2009 Bursaries available for Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)  (size: 17 KB)
Annexure B: Application for Study Bursary  (size: 138 KB)
Annexure C: Agreement on payment of tuition fees from state funds  (size: 24 KB)