Welcome to Helderberg College of Higher Education (HCHE). Our staff are driven by and informed by an education philosophy with a core of values that focuses on “mental, physical, social, and spiritual health, intellectual growth, and service to humanity” (General Conference Department of Education, 2024). 

“Education means much more than mere instruction” (White, 1954, p. 24). Adventist education is about more than academic knowledge. It strives to cultivate the balanced development of the whole person, that is, spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. It seeks to encourage a life of faith in God and respect for the dignity of all human beings; to build character; to nurture thinkers that do not merely reflect others’ thoughts; to promote service rather than ambition; to ensure the full development of each individual’s potential; and to embrace all that is true, good, and beautiful (Department of Education, General Conference, 2001, pp. 1,2).

Thank you for choosing HCHE and for entrusting your higher education learning to us. I believe your choice will be rewarded. The core of the College’s mission statement is ‘to deliver quality, values-based higher education to produce competent graduates’, alumni that will be assets in their communities and society at large. To this end our well-qualified and dedicated lecturers are committed to facilitating students’ academic journeys – to share their knowledge, offer professional teaching that incorporates innovative technology, and provide compassionate mentoring.

The College offers a range of extra-curricular and piritual activities, and we trust that all students will engage with and take advantage of these opportunities that will contribute to their personal social and spiritual growth.

The College is a registered Private Provider of Higher Education (PHEI) in South Africa. All certificates and degrees offered are accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). In addition, the College is also accredited by the Adventist Accreditation Association (AAA) of the Department of Education of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As you embark on or continue your academic journey to achieve your desired qualification at Helderberg College of Higher Education, may God richly bless you.

Charlene R Reinecke
PhD, HE Dip (PG)