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BEd (Foundation Phase Education)

Bachelors degree
ID:
0635_100_O100

This programme trains teachers for the Foundation Phase (grades R to 3) to prepare learners to meet the distinctive requirements of our time.

Postgraduate Studies: See the Education yearbook on the website www.su.ac.za.

Contact information
Elbie Els
Recruitment Coordinator
Eune Louwrens
Faculty Administrator

Programme overview

Duration
Four years
Campus
Stellenbosch

More information

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Career opportunities

Teacher for Grades R to 3.
Occupations:
Teacher

Minimum admission requirements – NSC/ IEB

- An aggregate of at least 60% for the NSC, IEB or an equivalent school-leaving certificate (excluding Life Orientation)
- Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%
AND
Learners who were taught in English:
- English Home Language 60%
- Afrikaans OR isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
OR
Learners who were taught in Afrikaans:
- Afrikaans Home Language 60%
- English OR isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
OR
Learners who were taught in isiXhosa:
- IsiXhosa Home Language 60%
- English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%

Minimum admission requirements – International curricula

IEB-ISC

- IEB-ISC (NBTs compulsory)
- IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Active Citizenry)
- Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%
AND
Learners who were taught in English
- English Home Language 60%
- Afrikaans OR isiXhosa Home Language or First Additional Language 50%
OR Learners who were taught in Afrikaans:
- Afrikaans Home Language 60%
- English OR isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%

German Abitur

- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths 4 (nam 6)
- English or Afrikaans First Language 6 (nam 8) AND a Second Language (English/Afrikaans/ isiXhosa) 4 (Nam 6)

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)

- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths 5 on SL OR Maths 4 on HL
- English or Afrikaans First Language 4 on SL AND a Second Language (English/Afrikaans/ isiXhosa) 5 on SL

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level

- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths D on AS-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
- English or Afrikaans First Language C on AS-Level AND a Second Language (English/Afrikaans/isiXhosa) D on AS-Level

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level

- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths E on A-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
- English or Afrikaans first language D on A-Level AND
- a Second Language (English/ Afrikaans/isiXhosa) E on A-Level

Selection requirements

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION BEd (FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING): 
https://files.su.ac.za/public/undergraduate-maties/documents/2026-03/education-foundation-phase.pdf

Programme structure

Full-time

Last updated 10 April 2026
Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.

Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1 April 2026
Applications close:
31 July 2026
International students
Applications open:
1 April 2026
Applications close:
31 July 2026