Postgraduate Certificate in Education (NGOS), Senior and FET Phase at Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie (Die) NPC

Programme overview

The Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat (NGOS) (SAQA ID 99727) trains teachers for the Senior Phase and the Further Education and Training Phase within a Christian-Reformational framework, using work-integrated learning. It develops the knowledge, skills, values and applied competence expected of prospective teachers.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time (may not exceed 3 years) | Study mode: distance | Intake: February 2027 | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Communication, General Didactics, Professionalism in Teaching, School-based / Work-integrated Learning and Education Theory, plus one Senior Phase and one FET Phase subject didactics (e.g. Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Natural Science, Economics, Geography, History, Accounting, Life Orientation).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree (excluding a BEd) of at least 360/480 credits, or a relevant diploma (advanced diplomas at NQF level 6 worth 360 credits over at least three years may apply). Two recognised school subjects relevant to the intended teaching subjects must have been passed during the degree: one at NQF level 6 (Senior Phase subject) and one at NQF level 7 (FET subject).

ZAR 54,350 for the whole programme (2027). 2027 NGOS total of R54,350 (compulsory modules R38,930 plus one Senior Phase specialisation R7,710 plus one FET specialisation R7,710); the prospectus gives R55,350 where a Guidance, Support and Counselling specialisation (R8,710) is chosen. 2027 tuition Source

BDiv and BSocSci Honours (Psychology) lectures start on Monday 1 February 2027; BA, BSocSci, NGOS and Higher Certificate in Social Studies lectures start on Monday 15 February 2027.

Applications are made online at apa.ac.za; the application fee is R500 (non-refundable). Last registration dates: BDiv 5 February 2027; BA, BSocSci and NGOS 19 February 2027; BSocSci Honours Psychology 30 September 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://apa.ac.za/doen-aansoek

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