UNISA Department of Adult Basic Education

UNISA Department of Adult Basic Education

Department of Adult Basic Education

Our vision

To be a leading academic department in open distance learning – one which epitomises excellence in the provision of  Adult Education, knowledge and skills, to youths and adults, to enable them to play meaningful roles in the socio-economic activities in their respective communities, the country and the continent at large. Click her for more information.

Our mission

We are a department of people-centred education and therefore our priorities are to:


  • make basic education available and accessible to youths and adults, especially those in rural and disadvantaged communities.
  • provide learner centred teaching with support to equip our clients with basic knowledge and skills for job creation and self-employment
  • be involved in community engagement and research activities aimed at community development

Contact us

The Registrar (Academic)
University of South Africa
Department for Adult Basic Education
P O Box 392
Unisa
0003
Fax: 012 429 8812
[email protected]