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Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• Refer to the School of Education for specific entry requirements applicable to this certificate.

Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching)

Sol Plaatje University · Public University · Kimberley Campus, Kimberley

• NSC pass with Bachelor's Degree requirement
• English Home Language: NSC Level 4, or English First Additional Language: NSC Level 5, plus one of Afrikaans, Setswana or isiXhosa at Home Language or First Additional Language NSC Level 4
• Mathematics: NSC Level 3, or Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 4

Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching) (BEDFP)

Rhodes University · Public University · Makhanda Campus, Makhanda

• English at Level 4 (50-59%) and Mathematics at Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy at Level 4 (50-59%).

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education

University of Pretoria · Public University · Groenkloof, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

North-West University · Public University · Distance Learning,

• National Senior Certificate with bachelor's-degree endorsement and appropriate subject combinations
• Home Language and First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%), or level 5 (60-69%) for First Additional Language if used as the Language of Learning and Teaching
• a clearance certificate under the Children's Act is required, along with basic computer literacy and internet access

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Nelson Mandela University · Public University · South Campus, Gqeberha | Missionvale Campus, Gqeberha

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to Bachelor's or Diploma studies (or an equivalent qualification), and an admission point score of at least 23 on Unisa's own APS scale
• Specific subject requirements may apply - check the current year's study guide before applying

Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Teaching

University of the Witwatersrand · Public University · Parktown Education Campus, Johannesburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
• English Home Language or First Additional Language at Level 5
• Mathematics at Level 4, Mathematical Literacy at Level 5, or Technical Mathematics at Level 5
• Preference is given to applicants with stronger English results

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Foundation for Professional Development · Private College

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate or a relevant NQF 4 qualification.

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

STADIO Higher Education · Private College

IIE Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Rosebank College · Private College

• Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's Degree pass with 50% in English and 40% in a First Additional Language (FAL), applicable across NSC, NC(V), SC and SC(a) qualifications
• As the qualification is delivered in English, all applicants must achieve a minimum of 50% in English as either Home Language or First Additional Language
• For the chosen FAL, applicants must obtain at least Level 3 (40%) on the NSC/equivalent, or demonstrate language proficiency via a required proficiency test
• Alternative access routes include: Mature Age admission across four categories for candidates 23+ or 45+ (all still requiring English and FAL proficiency testing where Grade 12 requirements are not met)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• completion of a USAf-approved cognate foundation programme
• transfer admission for students with 120+ completed credits
• OQSF Level 5 cognate qualifications (120+ credits)
• IEB International Secondary Certificate holders
• American High School Diploma holders (3.5+ GPA plus specified test scores)

IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Rosebank College · Private College

• Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate endorsement and a minimum of 40%
• National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)], Senior Certificate (with endorsement), NASCA and IEB qualifications are also accepted, each requiring a 40% pass
• Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency as the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) and conversational competence in one additional South African official language (excluding Afrikaans)
• International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate confirming NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 40%
• Alternative access routes include Mature Age Exemption Category 5 (age 23+, attempted Senior Certificate, three years' work experience, relevant ability)
• Category 6 (age 45+ before or during first year of registration, admitted on age alone)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via formal/informal qualification certificates, SAQA certificates for international credentials, and a CV
• GED, OQSF Level 4 and USAf Exemption Certificate pathways subject to assessment

National N Diploma: Educare

Berea College of Technology · Private College

• NSC or Grade 12, or an N3 Certificate or NCV, or a Level 4 or ABET Level 4 Certificate.

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Brooklyn City College · Private College

• National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3, or any other NQF Level 3 qualification.