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August 3, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

Bridging academic expectations: a case study of AccessEd’s programme impact on secondary-tertiary transition in South Africa

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LMLesedi Senamele MatlalaNVNicola Vermooten

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Overview

Qualitative case study evaluates AccessEd's impact on academic readiness in secondary students, suggesting scalable interventions.

Key Points

  • The study evaluates how the AccessEd Scholars Programme improves academic preparedness for higher education among learners from underserved communities.
  • Qualitative case study involving 100 pupil self-evaluations and 20 tutor feedback forms.
  • Conducted six classroom observations and analyzed 50 research projects.
  • Data were thematically analyzed using the Capability Approach.
  • Enhanced analytical thinking and research competence among participants.
  • Improved academic self-efficacy reported by learners.
  • Strengthened aspirations to attend university, facilitated by mentorship from postgraduate tutors.

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Matlala et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70406d75942ff7265e57a4https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186x.2026.2686582
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