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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

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

STADIO Higher Education · Private College

Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education

STADIO Higher Education · Private College

IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

IIE MSA · Private College · Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort

• A National Senior Certificate with a higher certificate pass and at least 40% for English
• An NC(V) higher certificate pass with 40% for English is also accepted
• A Senior Certificate (no endorsement needed) or SC(A) higher certificate pass with 40% for English also qualifies, as does a NASCA with 40%
• International applicants need a SAQA evaluation showing NSC Level 4 equivalence

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.

National N Diploma: Educare

Brooklyn City College · Private College

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).

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.