Stanford Computer & Business College was established in 1997, with the opening of two campuses - namely Bloemfontein and Botshabelo. The number of campuses expanded rapidly – initially in the Free State province, and later throughout South Africa. In 1998 the Stanford Colleges were taken over by the Primeserv (then Privest) Group, providing corporate stability and a platform for future growth. Home Study Colleges also acquired by Primeserv in 1998 (later to become Stanford Distance Learning) and Working World Colleges acquired by Primeserv in 1999,  were also brought into the Primeserv fold.  Currently (2006) Stanford Computer & Business College provides facilitation for almost 6000 learners via 30 nation-wide College Campuses.  Learners are able to register for SAQA accredited qualifications and short skills courses at the campuses located throughout South Africa. 

 Academic Offerings

Training facilitation is conducted by registered assessors, who assist and guide learners to apply the practical aspects of the courses studied over and above the theoretical component.  

The affordable fees (offering market leading value for money) paid by registered learners, include learning material, facilitation and assessments. On the successful completion of the courses graduation ceremonies are held and Certificates and registered collars are awarded.   Deserving learners are also offered the opportunity to pay as they learn. Stanford Business and Computer Colleges’ bursary programme provides a 50% non repayable bursary award to deserving applicants.

The educationally sound atmosphere, together with the market-related courses and skills-based training, ensure that our graduates are a step ahead. Through personalised tuition and individual focus, the Colleges ensure that learners will receive the attention they require to achieve the successful outcomes prescribed. The training provided contributes towards our learner’s personal motivation, this in turn motivates others, thereby raising the level of morale and productivity in an organization.

Accreditation

Stanford complies fully with the requirements of SAQA and the NQF framework and is provisionally accredited by Services Seta as a Private Training Provider. This ensures that Stanford College delivers the quality of training expected by the Department of Education.   All Stanford programmes are outcomes based and can be customised to meet the needs of our clients.

1. Services Seta Institutional Accreditation as a Training Provider - 002/02/11/05.
2. Lodged with the Department of Education as a Private FET College.
3. Member of London Chamber of Commerce International Examination Board (LCCI) ETQA.
4. Member of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development.