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Why mid-year matters: seizing the moment with Milpark Education

The Milpark 2025 mid-year intake is open to those ready to take the next step in their journey. Image: Supplied Life doesn't always stick to a single schedule - and neither should your education. Whether you're a recent school leaver, a working professional looking to grow, or someone ready to pivot to a new career path, starting a qualification mid-year could be the best decision you make for your future. There are many practical reasons why starting your studies mid-year makes sense. For one, it gives you the opportunity to maintain momentum - especially if you spent the first half of the year considering your options or adapting to life changes. It's also a time when people naturally reflect on goals, progress, and where they'd like to be by year's end. Starting a qualification in July can be a strategic way to finish the year strong, while positioning yourself for growth in the new one. Mid-year intake options also offer flexibility for those who didn't follow the traditional January timeline or who realised that their goals had shifted after the start of the year. Instead of waiting for another year to begin, this alternative intake allows learners to respond to real-time changes in their personal or professional lives. Empowering learners to take the next step in their education journey with Milpark Education's mid-year intake. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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At Milpark Education, a fully online, accredited private tertiary institution, students have the flexibility to start their academic journey in July without compromising on quality, recognition, or outcomes. Each school represents a unique pillar of academic excellence, offering a diverse range of programmes tailored to equip students with knowledge and skills for their future careers. And with qualifications that span key areas of business and commerce - from Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, Supply Chain & Logistics to Human Resources - it provides accessible, industry-relevant education designed for the modern learner. Whether you're taking your first steps into higher education or returning after years in the workforce, it's important that you step into an environment where you can thrive. In today's world of work, theoretical knowledge isn't enough. Employers are seeking talent with technical know-how, digital fluency, and practical, hands-on experience. As such programmes that are designed to meet this need head-on and ones that blend empathy, digital fluency and the ability to think creatively and outside the box are critical. And because every learner's journey is different, comprehensive support systems - from mental health resources and career counselling to an engaging online community – are becoming more and more important to ensure students are well supported, no matter when they start. Milpark students often cite structure, support and community as key success factors in their learning journeys – all contributing to an integrated and personalised learning experience. And the proof is in the results. In fact, Milpark's South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) results reflect what's possible when structured, holistic academic and psychosocial support come together in a model designed for real life. Results released in April show that more than 21% of successful IAC candidates – one in every five – came from Milpark Education. This also demonstrates that online learning can deliver, particularly for students balancing work and personal commitments. Milpark Education does this and more and with accreditations from the Council on Higher Education and registration with the South African Qualifications Authority, Milpark's qualifications are both respected and recognised locally and globally. Mid-year is a great time to reflect, reset, and realign with your personal or professional goals. It offers a natural opportunity to start something new - without the pressure of New Year's resolutions or the rush of year-end deadlines. Whether you're stepping into higher education for the first time, returning after a long break, or managing family pressures and need an education institution that meets you where you are, starting with Milpark now could be the beginning of something significant. The Milpark 2025 mid-year intake is open to those ready to take the next step in their journey - on their own terms, and in their own time. It all starts with a single decision to begin.