THE IIE'S VARSITY COLLEGE READY TO WELCOME STUDENTS TO STUNNING NEW CT CAMPUS

Varsity College,  a leading brand of The Independent Institute of Education, SA's largest and most accredited private higher education provider (private uni) recently opened its new campus at the NCG Precinct Development in Newlands, Cape Town.

“Our evolving teaching and learning approach is based on constructive principles where our students are required to actively participate in their learning and skills development holistically. Our new state of the art Cape Town campus is designed around these principles. The new campus will also allow for further flexibility as we continue to grow our programmes, faculties and student numbers”, says Louise Wiseman, Managing Director of The IIE’s Varsity College and IIE MSA.

The campus, consisting of six levels, is designed to accommodate 4,500 students and is equipped with 32 lecture rooms and five fully fitted computer venues. The two 160 seaters are the largest lecture rooms. Each campus level is equipped with Study Hubs where students can sit and prepare or study whilst waiting for the start of their lecture. Levels five and six are fitted with Think Tanks for students to have discussions, study or collaborate.

Says Saleem Jackson, Campus Head at The IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town: “Two of our most exciting features are facial recognition access control and our modern library. The access control feature indicates that we are serious about the safety of our students and staff. The expansive library is divided into Group discussion and Quiet rooms, a Research Area where our books are shelved, and 90 computer workstations."

All lecture and computer rooms are fitted with the latest technology data projectors and software, have WiFi coverage, and are fully carpeted with soft chairs. The campus interior design consists of neutral tones and wood finishes accentuated by brightly coloured furniture pieces and visuals. The look and feel provides consistent texture and artistic interest across the campus. The colours are used mainly on the back walls of each lecture venue so as not to distract the students during lectures and to provide energy to each venue.

NCG is a multipurpose sport, commercial, education and leisure-oriented precinct. The precinct has an approximate 20 000 square metres of commercial and office space, which is being developed and which will include cafés, restaurants, a cricket museum and other exciting cricket-related facilities. NCG is also directly connected to the Newlands Railway Station, the Bus Rapid Transport System, taxi zones and pedestrian and cycle lanes. This will make it easier for students without vehicles to commute to and from campus.



The campus location aligns with the IIE’s Varsity College brand positioning, which is progressive, innovative and inclusive. The southern suburbs have been the home to The IIE’s Varsity College Cape Town for over 30 years, which is another reason why Newlands is the chosen location.