Rosebank College

What Rosebank College does

Rosebank College (also branded as IIE Rosebank International) is a private higher education institution in South Africa and an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), the largest private higher education institution in South Africa. The IIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AdvTech Ltd, a publicly listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Rosebank College itself was registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/0022), with origin references dating to 1948 and the IIE parent incorporated in 1987. The institution operates 9 physical campuses across major South African urban centres (Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Mbombela, Polokwane, Pretoria) and a dedicated online/distance learning channel, serving over 40,000 students expected for the 2026 academic year.

It offers approximately 80 registered and accredited qualifications organised across six academic faculties: Commerce, Finance & Accounting, Law, Education, Humanities and Social Science, and Information and Communications Technology. Qualification types span Higher Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor-level Degrees, and Postgraduate Diplomas/Certificates. Delivery is supported by a proprietary digital infrastructure including a Student Information System (SIS), an IIE RC Assist ticketing portal, the IIE RC Learn learning management system, WizeBooks for study material ordering, and a self-service Student Portal for applications and registration.

Revenue is primarily tuition-driven, supplemented by non-refundable application fees (R300 for South African students; R3,500 for international), a 10% admission deposit, and administrative service fees (certificate reprints, Dean's exam fees, remark fees). Monthly tuition instalments start from R1,276. Rosebank does not accept NSFAS funding or offer internal bursaries but accepts external bursaries, study loans via Nedbank Education Loans (up to R400,000) and Capitec Education Finance (up to R500,000), and uses Student Hero for finance facilitation. Customer acquisition runs through a multi-channel direct-to-consumer motion (website, social media, WhatsApp, call centre, in-person campus outreach) with sales-led consulting support through the application-to-registration funnel. Target segments are school leavers, working professionals seeking upskilling, and international students.

Name

Rosebank College

Legal name

The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://rosebankcollege.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rosebank College is a private higher education institution in South Africa and a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), serving ~40,000 students through 9 campuses and online channels with accredited qualifications across commerce, law, education, ICT, humanities, and finance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Accredited degree programmes
• Distance online learning
• Postgraduate qualifications
• Vocational diplomas certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per qualification. Students can pay upfront or in monthly installments. Fees vary by campus and study mode (contact, blended, or distance).
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees: R300 for South African students (R150 if paid before 31 December), R3500 for international students.
3. Service Fees: Various administrative service fees including certificate reprints (R300), Dean's exam fees (R350), remark fees (R150), and other academic service charges.
4. Deposit Fees: 10% deposit required upon admission acceptance, non-refundable and applied toward tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rosebank College is a private higher education institution that delivers approximately 80 accredited qualifications — ranging from Higher Certificates through Diplomas, Bachelor degrees, and Postgraduate programmes — across six faculties (Commerce, Finance & Accounting, Law, Education, Humanities & Social Science, and ICT). It serves individual students through three study modes (contact/full-time at 9 campuses, online/distance, and blended) with associated student support services including career placement via the Graduate Empowerment Programme.

Product overview

Rosebank College (IIE Rosebank International) is a private higher education institution and educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), operating across 9 campuses throughout South Africa. The institution offers approximately 80 registered and accredited qualifications through six academic faculties: Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Finance & Accounting, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, and Faculty of Information and Communications Technology. Qualification types include Higher Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees (Bachelor level), and Postgraduate Qualifications. Students can choose from three study modes: Contact (Full-Time) face-to-face learning at campuses, Distance/Online learning for remote study, and Blended Learning combining both approaches. The institution provides comprehensive student support through the Graduate Empowerment Programme (GEP), Student Information System (SIS), IIE RC Assist portal, IIE RC Learn platform, and Student Wellness Services. Rosebank College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and accredited by the Council on Higher Education and British Accreditation Council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Certificates Entry-level higher education qualifications providing foundational knowledge in fields such as Business Management, Digital Marketing, Early Childhood Care, Human Resources, Legal Studies, Logistics, and Mobile Application/Web Development, designed for individuals seeking an initial accredited credential.
• Diplomas Intermediate-level qualifications in Digital Marketing, Information Technology (Network Management, Software Development), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Tourism Management, Commerce in Business Management, and Human Resource Management Practice.
• Degrees Bachelor-level qualifications including Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Social Science.
• Postgraduate Qualifications Advanced qualifications including Postgraduate Diplomas in Business Leadership, Data Analytics, Digital Business, Higher Education, and Management, together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
• Faculty of Commerce Academic faculty offering commerce-related qualifications (degrees and diplomas) focusing on business management, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing.
• Faculty of Finance & Accounting Academic faculty providing financial and accounting qualifications, including the Bachelor of Accounting and diploma programmes in business accounting.
• Faculty of Law Academic faculty delivering legal education through the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and higher certificates in legal studies.
• Faculty of Education Academic faculty offering teacher education programmes, including Bachelor of Education degrees and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, and Senior Phase teaching.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Science Academic faculty providing qualifications in humanities and social sciences, including the Bachelor of Social Science and communication programmes.
• Faculty of Information and Communications Technology Academic faculty offering technology-focused qualifications, including diplomas in software development, network management, and IT management, as well as Bachelor of Information Technology programmes.
• Contact (Full-Time) Learning Traditional face-to-face classroom instruction in which students attend classes in person at one of the 9 campus locations and engage directly with instructors and peers.
• Distance/Online Learning Fully online learning mode that allows students to study from anywhere, with digital interaction through the learning platform and assessments at designated examination centres or alternative approved venues.
• Blended Learning Mode Hybrid study approach that combines online coursework with in-person classes on campus, offering flexibility while maintaining some in-person engagement.
• Graduate Empowerment Programme (GEP) Career coaching and employment preparation programme, delivered through dedicated career centres, supporting IIE Rosebank College students and graduates with job placement and employability skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each campus aims to place 80% of current IIE graduates within their graduation year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE)coreOthersRosebank College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), the largest private higher education institution in South Africa operating across 24 sites offering more than 130 registered and accredited programmes. The IIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AdvTech Ltd, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Varsity College: A fellow brand under The IIE/AdvTech Ltd, offering similar accredited higher certificates, diplomas, and degrees across multiple South African campuses. Directly comparable in product mix, accreditation stack, and parent governance.
• Milpark Education: Private higher education provider specialising in business, commerce, and finance qualifications via distance/online learning. Comparable in mode of delivery and focus on career-oriented tertiary education.
• Damelin: Historic South African private college (now under EDUVOS/STADIO) offering diplomas and higher certificates. Comparable in programme mix and price-sensitive target market.
• Eduvos: South African private higher education group offering degrees, diplomas, and higher certificates across multiple campuses and online. Directly comparable in product, target market, and accreditation profile.
• MANCOSA: Private higher education institution focused on management and commerce qualifications, with strong distance learning. Comparable target market of working professionals and school-leavers seeking accredited business qualifications.
• Regent Business School: Private higher education institution focused on management and commerce programmes with strong distance/online presence. Comparable in focus on working professionals and accredited postgraduate offerings.
• STADIO Higher Education: South African private higher education group offering contact and distance learning qualifications across multiple faculties. Directly comparable in offering, delivery modes, and target student segments.
• Boston City Campus: South African private higher education brand offering higher certificates, diplomas, and degrees across multiple campuses. Similar face-to-face plus distance model and similar target student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• University of South Africa (UNISA): South Africa's largest open-distance learning university and the dominant public competitor in distance/online HE. Comparable in online delivery mode and broad programme portfolio, but with significantly lower price points and state subsidy.
• University of the Witwatersrand (Wits): Leading public research university in South Africa offering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Comparable in degree-level offerings, but competes primarily via brand prestige and substantially lower tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RosebankRC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8pEyCVyUoEwHNQCF7UpfAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/rosebankcollege
• LinkedInza.linkedin.com/school/iie-rosebank-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/rosebankcollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@rosebankcollege

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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