ICESA Education
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ICESA Education was officially deregistered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in December 2025. The institution failed to comply with regulatory requirements, including submission of mandatory annual reports and financial documentation, and has ceased operating. Prospective students should seek alternative institutions for their studies.
ICESA Education was formerly a registered private higher education institution based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The college offered diploma, certificate, and short-term learning programmes across multiple disciplines including business, hospitality, and information technology. ICESA previously operated multiple campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
As ICESA Education has been deregistered, financial aid through this institution is no longer available. Students cannot access NSFAS funding, institutional bursaries, or other financing options through ICESA.
Previously, ICESA students were eligible to apply for NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) funding if they met the organisation’s criteria, which included a household income threshold of R350,000 per annum. However, these funding mechanisms are now defunct.
For alternative funding: Students should explore NSFAS applications for other accredited institutions, seek bursaries from private companies, or investigate government funding programmes for higher education in 2026. FundiConnect provides comprehensive information about funding opportunities at active institutions across South Africa.
ICESA Education previously operated two main campuses in the KwaZulu-Natal region: Durban Campus and Pietermaritzburg Campus. Both facilities are no longer operational following the institution’s deregistration in December 2025.
The Durban Campus, located in the Durban CBD, served as the primary administrative and teaching hub. The Pietermaritzburg Campus provided similar academic offerings. However, neither campus is currently accepting students, and prospective applicants should not attempt to visit these locations for admissions purposes.
Applications are no longer accepted. ICESA Education ceased operations in December 2025 following deregistration by the DHET. Students cannot apply to this institution.
Previously, prospective students could apply online through ICESA’s student portal or submit paper-based applications directly at the institution’s campuses. However, this application process is no longer available as the institution is permanently closed.
For current study opportunities: Students seeking similar qualification types should explore other registered private colleges or public higher education institutions offering business, hospitality, and IT programmes in the Durban and KwaZulu-Natal regions.
As ICESA Education has been deregistered and is no longer operational, the institution is not accepting new applications for any programmes as of December 2025. Prospective students should not attempt to apply or contact the institution for admissions purposes.
Previously, ICESA operated on annual intake cycles beginning in February of each year. However, these dates are no longer relevant as the institution has ceased all operations.
Alternative institutions: Students interested in business, hospitality, or IT courses should contact other accredited private colleges or public higher education institutions in Durban such as Durban University of Technology (DUT) or other registered TVET colleges.
As ICESA Education is no longer operational, tuition fees are not applicable. The institution has been deregistered and is not accepting students or payments. Students who had pending payments or applications with ICESA should contact the DHET for information regarding their financial or academic status.
Previously, ICESA Education charged tuition fees based on the specific programme selected, with no application fees required at the time of application. Students could choose to pay fees in full or use the institution’s flexible payment plan options. However, these fee structures are now obsolete.
ICESA Education is no longer accepting applications or admissions as of December 2025. The institution’s deregistration means it can no longer enroll students or offer qualifications. Any previous admission requirements are no longer relevant.
Prior to closure, ICESA typically required Grade 12 (matric) certification or equivalent qualification for entry into most diploma and higher certificate programmes. Some short-term courses accepted applicants with lower educational backgrounds. However, these criteria are now superseded by the institution’s deregistration.
Prior to deregistration, ICESA Education offered a diverse range of qualifications designed for immediate employment. The institution specialised in business administration, hospitality management, and information technology courses. These programmes were structured as Higher Certificates and Diplomas aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Course options included hospitality and catering management, event management, business administration, customer service, fashion retail, and IT support. All programmes combined theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training. However, these programmes are no longer available as the institution has ceased operations.
ICESA Education is no longer operational and cannot be contacted for admissions inquiries. The institution’s deregistration in December 2025 resulted in the cessation of all operations, including student support services.
Students with unresolved matters with ICESA should contact the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) or the Council on Higher Education (CHE) for guidance regarding their individual circumstances. Prospective students should seek alternative institutions that are currently registered and operational.
For information about accredited alternative colleges and universities in KwaZulu-Natal, visit the FundiConnect website or contact the DHET directly for a list of registered higher education institutions accepting applications for 2026 programmes.