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The IIE's Varsity College Sandton celebrates the graduates of the Class of 2024
The IIE's Varsity College Sandton celebrates the graduates of the Class of 2024
A total of 954 students from The IIE's Varsity College Sandton were honoured recently during a graduation ceremony held at the Mosaiek Teatro in Randburg.
Graduates from The IIE's faculties of Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Information and Communication Technology, Education, and the School of Finance and Accounting were celebrated for their achievements.
According to Kate Traill, the public relations and events co-ordinator, the event marked a major milestone in the academic journeys of the Class of 2024, showcasing the Sandton campus's ongoing commitment to academic excellence.
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It also highlighted the resilience and determination of the graduating class. Varsity College is part of the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), South Africa's largest and most accredited private higher education provider.
'A standout moment for the Sandton campus was the recognition of five exceptional students who achieved the highest academic results in their qualifications across all 13 IIE campuses.'
These top achievers include:
Annemieke Thomaidis, Bachelor of Arts graduate, with 24 distinctions out of 24 modules and an average of 90%.
Nalini Nana, Bachelor of Arts in Law graduate, with 23 distinctions out of 24 modules and an 86% average.
Leora Kuper, Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching graduate, with a perfect 46 distinctions and a 95% average.
Suzette Klingenberg, Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching graduate, earned 49 distinctions and a 94% average.
Ulrich Van Zyl, top national Bachelor of Laws graduate, achieved 43 distinctions with a 91% average. He was awarded the prestigious PH Group Honour Medal.
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These achievements reflect the hard work of the students, the unwavering support from academic staff, and the quality of education at The IIE's Varsity College Sandton.
Campus head Kimberly McIntyre said: 'Graduation has always been the highlight in our events calendar. This generation of graduates is resilient, adaptable, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We are incredibly proud of their success.'
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