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Academic excellence
The core of our business
ADvTECH remains Africa's leading private education provider and our commitment to academic excellence is at the core of our strategy and is fundamental to ADvTECH’s success.
Core to our strategy is:
EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
BENCHMARKING OUR PERFORMANCE
against others and relative to previous years of our own performance to ensure we are living out a continual improvement ethos and can provide evidence to support our claims of excellence.
LEARNING AND OTHER ANALYTICS
are used to support decision making.
INTERNATIONAL AND EMPLOYER RECOGNITION
requires the ongoing building of our reputation and relationships.
In the news
With a focus on student-centred learning and industry engagement, the new campus will provide cutting-edge resources and a dedicated space for The IIE's Varsity College and IIE-Vega School’s unique curriculum, including an indoor sports centre for enhanced student life. A momentous occasion unfolded at 114 Grayston Drive as The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) officially broke ground on its upcoming state-of-the-art campus, set to house both The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton and IIE-Vega School Johannesburg. This significant development signals a bold step toward expanding access to top-tier private higher education in South Africa’s economic hub. Strategically positioned in the heart of the Sandton CBD, the new campus will be designed to provide an exceptional student experience to 9 000 students, while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and learning by design. Within close proximity to public transport, including the Sandton Gautrain station, students will have easy access to a vibrant, dynamic learning environment. The IIE’s Varsity College, IIE-Vega, and IIE-MSA managing director Louise Wiseman said: “The new campus, with the ongoing initiatives to further advance the range of academics and student experiences, forms part of the institution’s drive for university status, when the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) releases the criteria, expected in 2025. “Up to this point, legislation has precluded private institutions from being called universities, despite the fact that all public and private institutional qualifications are deemed equivalent by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).” As South Africa’s largest private higher education institution, and a wholly owned subsidiary of investment holding company ADvTECH Limited, the new campus for The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton and IIE-Vega School Johannesburg will provide cutting-edge educational resources and world-class facilities. “It is increasingly evident that The IIE has become the institution of choice for quality higher education, and we are thrilled to be able to ensure that thousands more students will be able to benefit from the opportunities that will arise from the development of our new mega-campus,” Wiseman added. A standout feature of the new combined campus is the inclusion of IIE-Vega School, which will be housed in a dedicated standalone facility specifically designed to support its unique, industry-focused curriculum. This custom-built space will cultivate a vibrant learning environment that reflects the creative and strategic essence of IIE-Vega School. One of its most anticipated features is a state-of-the-art indoor sports centre, which will facilitate a well-rounded academic and extracurricular student experience. Our private university positioning continues to focus on the individual student, with an emphasis on creating a dynamic, engaged, and supportive academic environment consisting of comparatively small lecture groups, interactive facilitation techniques, the use of modern technology in the educational space, lecturers who are actively engaged in their respective professional fields, and bringing industry experience into the learning environment,” Wiseman concluded. As the countdown begins to the grand opening in January 2026, this ground-breaking ceremony marks the beginning of an exciting journey for The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton and IIE-Vega School.
eSports, once seen as a niche pastime, is rapidly gaining ground in South Africa. This rise is not just about gaming and entertainment, but about cultivating essential 21st-century skills in students. Projected to be a $3 billion industry by 2027, with careers ranging from professional players to game developers, data analysts, and event organisers, it is imperative for schools to start introducing eSports as early as possible, to prepare students for a world where digital fluency and adaptability are non-negotiable, an education expert says. Desiree Hugo, Academic Head of Schools at JSE-listed ADvTECH, SA’s leading private education provider, says the institution has embraced eSports to foster critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and digital literacy among its students. “Far from casual play, ADvTECH’s approach encourages students to strategise, collaborate, and compete at the highest levels, transforming virtual arenas into dynamic classrooms. By embedding these skills into an engaging and competitive framework, we are able to ensure that students are not just participants but active learners, honing abilities that are critical for success in an increasingly digital world.” Central to this strategy is ADvTECH’s partnerships with industry leaders, which elevate the eSports experience beyond the school campus and into structured, competitive environments. These collaborations provide students with access to professional-grade platforms where they can test their mettle, refine their communication, and sharpen their leadership and decision-making skills. The broader vision that should be driving eSports initiatives, is to prepare students for a future where technology and innovation dominate, says Hugo. “By immersing them in a safe and managed gaming ecosystem, we are opening doors to careers in STEM, game design, coding, and beyond. Students who have a keen interest and learn to strategise in Minecraft today might code their own games tomorrow or analyse data to optimise performance in professional eSports leagues. “This isn’t just about keeping pace with trends, it’s about anticipating the interests and needs of tomorrow’s workforce and giving students a headstart. Through this blend of competition and creativity, schools are able to support a generation equipped to thrive in fields that are redefining the global economy.” Hugo says it’s not just about winning tournaments—it’s about experiencing life in a tech-driven world. “For a generation experiencing a digital economy, the skills honed in virtual design and collaboration may likely be their greatest asset in future.”
ADvTECH Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) Share code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“the Company” or “ADvTECH”) NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND AVAILABILITY OF B-BBEE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE Shareholders are advised that the ADvTECH 2024 Annual Integrated Report (“Integrated Report”) has been published today. Electronic versions of the Annual Financial Statements and Ernst & Young Incorporated’s unqualified report are available on the Company’s website at: https://www.advtech.co.za/financial-results The Integrated Report is available on the ADvTECH website: www.advtech.co.za Notice is hereby given that the virtual annual general meeting (“AGM”) of shareholders of the Company will be accessible on an interactive electronic platform, in order to facilitate participation and voting by shareholders, as permitted by the JSE Limited and the provisions of the Companies Act and the Company's Memorandum of Incorporation, on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 10h00, to consider and, if deemed fit, to pass with or without modification all of the ordinary and special resolutions set out in the notice of AGM to be distributed to shareholders on or before 22 April 2025. To this end, the Company has retained the services of The Meeting Specialist Proprietary Limited (“TMS”) to host the AGM on an interactive electronic platform, in order to facilitate participation and voting by shareholders. Our transfer secretaries, JSE Investor Services Proprietary Limited, will act as scrutineer. Shareholders who wish to participate in and/or vote at the AGM are required to contact TMS on proxy@tmsmeetings.co.za or alternatively contact them on 0817114255/0844334836/0614401654 as soon as possible, but in any event no later than 10:00am on Monday, 26 May 2025. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to submit votes by proxy before the meeting. If shareholders wish to participate in the AGM, they should instruct their Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) or Broker to issue them with the necessary letter of representation to participate in the AGM, in the manner stipulated in their custody agreement. These instructions must be provided to the CSDP or broker by the cut-off time and date advised by the CSDP or broker, to accommodate such requests. SALIENT DATES The record date for the purposes of determining the shareholders of the Company entitled to receive the AGM notice is Friday, 11 April 2025. The record date for purposes of determining which shareholders of the Company are entitled to attend, participate in, and to vote at the AGM is Friday, 23 May 2025. Accordingly, the last date to trade in the Company’s shares on JSE Limited in order to be eligible to attend, participate in and vote at the AGM is Tuesday, 20 May 2025. AVAILABILITY OF B-BBEE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE In compliance with paragraph 16.21 (g) and Appendix 1 to Section 11 of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that the Company’s annual compliance certificate in terms of section 13G(2) of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Act, No 46 of 2013, is available on the Company’s website at https://www.advtech.co.za . 22 April 2025 Johannesburg Sponsor: Bridge Capital Advisors Proprietary Limited
8%
Revenue
14%
Operating Profit
16%
Normalised Earnings per Share
63.0 cents
Final Dividend per Share
101.0 cents
Full Year Dividend per Share
