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By Levy Masiteng
Private education provider ADvTECH Group has unveiled its R420m Emeris mega-campus in Sandton, Johannesburg.
According to the group, the new private higher education brand will bring together Varsity College, Vega School, and MSA brands, under one name.
The campus is scheduled to open its doors in January 2026 and it is expected to accommodate approximately 9 000 students.
ADvTECH Group CEO Geoff Whyte said the strategic alignment amplifies the group’s “commitment to delivering diverse, high-quality educational pathways, tailored to meet market demands”.
The campus includes a double-storey library and information centre, student experience hub with career and counselling services, and a custom-designed indoor sports centre capable of hosting international events.
IT labs, podcast studios, and interactive mock classrooms are also available.
Whyte said the Emeris campus represents a fundamental shift in education, focusing on future-proof, skill-based, and tech-integrated learning.
“We’re preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet,” he said.
Louise Wiseman, managing director of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE), said the IIE was committed to social investment and student accessibility, and that the Emeris academic model prioritised real-world skills, critical thinking and collaboration.
ADvTECH said its undergraduate opportunities had also grown, with the launch of three engineering qualifications, making Emeris the only private institution in South Africa with accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
According to Andrea Abrahams, IIE’s executive dean of academic affairs, the campus will offer flexible programmes catering to diverse needs, including law, business, technology, and the arts.
The campus has also established partnerships with industry leaders to ensure students gain practical experience.
“We’re not just about delivering qualifications; we’re about delivering skills that make our graduates ready for the workforce,” Wiseman said.
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