Inclusive IT Education at Belgium Campus iTversity
Empowering Our Deaf Students
Belgium Campus iTversity is the only higher education institution in South Africa with IT qualifications specifically designed for Deaf students.
Our Diploma in Information Technology provides the tools, support, and inclusive learning environment you need to succeed in the exciting and in-demand world of Software Development.
Why Choose Us?
- A customised curriculum for students who use SASL.
- Full-time sign language interpreters and SASL support.
- Workplace training during your studies.
- Small classes that allow personalised attention.
Counselling Services and Student Guidance
There is close collaboration between our counselling office and academic staff to maximise each student’s potential.
Counselling is tailored specifically to both students with functional impairment, such as disabled students, or students who have external factors or situations which may interfere with their motivation and/or studies.
There is a close collaboration between our counselling office and academic staff to maximise each student’s achievement.
Students Living With Disabilities
Belgium Campus iTversity is a socially inclusive University representing a full demographic spectrum of South Africa. We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for high quality tertiary education to all potential students, including those living with disabilities.
As an active B-BBEE contributor, BC focuses on the disadvantaged populations specifically into the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) programmes, particularly for students with disabilities and other subpopulations. We strive to create a supportive environment for students who are partially sighted, deaf, and with mobility disabilities, in helping them realise their educational and employment goals.
Class Accessibility and Support
All our campuses can, in various ways, accommodate students with mobility issues. Our Kempton Park campus is equipped with a wheel-chair friendly elevator and our Nelson Mandela Bay campus with a staircase lift.
We provide a customised academic curriculum and have full time employed Sign Language interpreters for our Deaf students throughout their studies. In addition, our classes for our Deaf students are limited to a maximum of 10 students to ensure each student receives dedicated attention, and our half-moon seating arrangement is optimal for students who are learning through sign language.
Join the Belgium Campus Community
We are here to support you every step of the way. We are committed to providing access to quality higher education, and we’re always striving to improve the educational opportunities for the Deaf and disabled communities.
