Student Admission System (SAS)
Certificate in Social Work (CSW) — Applications Currently ClosedLearning together to transform the world — acting for peace and human dignity.
In a fragmented world, LALA delivers quality higher education to excluded youth — a global platform where universities and students come together in solidarity and service to marginalised communities.
CSW applications are not currently open on this portal.
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120 MCQ · 45 Minutes · Auto-graded · Results shown instantly
Cambridge University · Reading & Listening · 240 Marks
Both essays must be submitted together with the online application
School Certificates · ID Proof · Translated Copies if Non-English
Quality higher education accessible from anywhere in the world. View the Social Work programme details and apply when admissions are open.
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Certificate in Social Work Admission Calendar
Follow the complete admission process from application submission to class commencement. The Motivational Essay, Commitment Essay and required documents must be submitted with the application.
Admission Submission Opens
Online applications open through the LALA Admission Portal.
Online Screening Test Period
Applicants complete the required Online Screening Test.
Application, Essay and Document Submission
Submit the Motivational Essay, Commitment Essay and all mandatory documents with the application.
CEST Training and Exemption Review
Eligible applicants prepare for CEST and approved existing English results are reviewed for exemption.
Admissions Kick-Off Meeting
Admission process, eligibility, portal and assessment updates are explained.
Application Submission Closes
Applications, essays and documents must be submitted before the deadline.
Cambridge English Skills Test (CEST)
English assessment is conducted for eligible applicants.
English Test Verification
CEST and approved prior English results are reviewed and verified.
English Results Released
Verified English assessment results are updated in the Admission System.
Essay Evaluation and Document Verification
The Motivational Essay, Commitment Essay and mandatory documents are evaluated.
Applicant Correction Period
Applicants complete any requested essay, document or information corrections.
Final Eligibility Verification
English results, essays, corrected documents and eligibility are reviewed.
Final Selection List Published
Selected applicants are announced through the Admission Portal.
Student IDs Issued
Student IDs are issued to selected learners.
Orientation Process
Selected learners complete the programme orientation.
Classes Commence
The Certificate in Social Work academic session begins.