EDS3701
Assignment 4 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Understanding and Addressing the High Dropout Rates of First-Year University
Students in South Africa: The Role of School-Level Challenges and Policy Solutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Challenges that South African schools are faced with .......................................... 3
3.2 How the problems contribute to the high dropout rate of first-year university students 4
3.3 Solutions to high dropout rates of first-year students in South African universities4
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 6
References ................................................................................................................. 6
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, +27 67 171 1739
Understanding and Addressing the High Dropout Rates of First-Year
University Students in South Africa: The Role of School-Level Challenges and
Policy Solutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Challenges that South African schools are faced with.......................................... 3
3.2 How the problems contribute to the high dropout rate of first-year university
students...................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Solutions to high dropout rates of first-year students in South African universities
................................................................................................................................... 4
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 6
References ................................................................................................................. 6
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 4 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Understanding and Addressing the High Dropout Rates of First-Year University
Students in South Africa: The Role of School-Level Challenges and Policy Solutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Challenges that South African schools are faced with .......................................... 3
3.2 How the problems contribute to the high dropout rate of first-year university students 4
3.3 Solutions to high dropout rates of first-year students in South African universities4
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 6
References ................................................................................................................. 6
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
Understanding and Addressing the High Dropout Rates of First-Year
University Students in South Africa: The Role of School-Level Challenges and
Policy Solutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Challenges that South African schools are faced with.......................................... 3
3.2 How the problems contribute to the high dropout rate of first-year university
students...................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Solutions to high dropout rates of first-year students in South African universities
................................................................................................................................... 4
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 6
References ................................................................................................................. 6
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
