Our 3-Step Admissions Process

Eligibility Requirements

To apply and join ALX, you need to meet our eligibility criteria:

1. 1. Be 18 -34 years old
   2. Be of African origin

Current intakes

Below are the programme types we currently offer. Click on any of the programmes below to learn more and apply.

A. Data

• Data Analytics
• Data Science

B. Programming &  Development

• AWS Cloud Computing
• Front-End Developer
• Back-End Developer

C. Business

• Salesforce Administrator

D. Career

• AI Career Essentials Programme (AiCE)

Click the button below to apply to your preferred programme.

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Fees and Finances

Our partnerships allow us to offer eligible candidates access to world-class training with programme costs waived. For successfully accepted learners, ALX may charge a one-time administration fee to confirm their enrolment in our programme.

For enrolment into the Data, Programming & Development and Business programmes, ALX offers a programme fee sponsorship that requires learners to only pay an administration fee. Upon acceptance, learners receive communication through the Admissions Portal to make their payment.

ALX offers flexible payment terms:

1. One-time payment upfront with a 20% discount. This payment is due upon acceptance into the programme, no later than two weeks after receiving the acceptance confirmation email.
2. 50% instalments with the first payment due upon acceptance into the programme, no later than two weeks after receiving the acceptance confirmation email, and the second payment due upon completion of Foundations and before commencing your technical specialisation.
3. Monthly instalments with the first payment due upon acceptance into the programme, no later than two weeks after receiving the acceptance confirmation email.

• Administration fees are as follows based on the payment terms chosen:

View our payment terms and conditions.

For enrollment into our Career programme, AICE, candidates are eligible for a full sponsorship, covering the administration and programme fees for the duration of the programme. This sponsorship is granted based on application performance, allowing selected individuals to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Making Payment

Upon acceptance to either the Data, Programming & Development or Business programmes, you will be required to enrol by making payment, through the admissions portal.

Our main payment vendors are Flutterwave and Stripe, which accept all card payments. If you would like to pay using your local mobile money provider or do a bank transfer, choose Flutterwave and from there, select your preferred payment method.

Pre-Application Resources

As you prepare to get started on the application, here are some materials to help you prepare for the assessments. Please note that ALX has no affiliation with the recommended sites below.

• English practise tests
  1. Skills for English
  2. Test-English
  3. Cambridge English Language assessment

• Logical Reasoning practise tests 
  1. Cognitive Ability Test
  2. 123 Test
  3. IQ Test Academy

• Numerical practise tests
  1. Test Gorilla
  2. Test Partnership

Communication

1. Welcome email: You will receive an email that requires you to confirm your email address within 24 hours. You will not be able to complete or submit your application without doing so.
2. Application decision: Once you submit your application, you will view your decision on the portal immediately. If accepted, it will include an enrollment call to action. Please ensure that you confirm your participation in the programme to secure your spot.
3. Acceptance email: Upon acceptance into the programme, you will immediately receive an acceptance email in your inbox with a  prompt to confirm your enrolment.
4. Enrolment acknowledgement: Once you enrol, your status on the homepage will change to “confirmed”. You will also receive an enrollment confirmation email with the next steps.

Portal Status

Once you start your application on the portal, your status in the application will be shown on the home page, which you can access by clicking on the ALX icon on the top left corner of the portal.

Resume > You have yet to complete the admission process, which includes enrolment.

Dropped > You have dropped the programme you were applying to. Once you drop a programme, you will no longer have access to apply to it and can choose a different programme.

Confirmed > You have successfully enrolled in the programme and at this point, no further action is required from you. You will later receive an email from the ALX programme team before the programme start date, to get you started.

Re-applying

• In-progress application:

 To resume your application or apply to a different programme, simply log back into the Admissions portal and click “Apply” next to your programme of choice. This will take you to the beginning of the application to re-confirm your eligibility. Your personal information will be saved so you don’t need to complete that section again unless something has changed. Click “Next” to complete the rest of the application.

• Failed application:

To re-apply to the same or a different programme, simply log back into the Admissions portal and click “Apply” next to your programme of choice. This will take you to the beginning of the application, to re-confirm your eligibility. Your personal information will be saved so you don’t need to complete that section again unless something has changed. Click “Next” to complete the rest of the application.

Admissions Policy

The Admissions Policy is a guideline for what is expected of you as an ALX applicant during the admissions process and once you become part of the community. It also outlines the consequences of potential misconduct during the application process. View the full policy here.

Where can I get help?

• LEA, our AI experience assistant, is available to assist you.
• Join our Admissions Office Hours held every Wednesday at 11 AM GMT/ 12 PM WAT / 1 PM CAT / 2 PM EAT.