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Diploma in Grade R Teaching at SANTS Private Higher Education Institution (Pty) Ltd

SANTS Private Higher Education Institution (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

A three-year NQF Level 6 diploma that prepares students to become qualified Grade R teachers, aimed at articulation for Grade R practitioners. It is CHE accredited (H/PR148/E013CAN), recognised for employment at REQV 14 and registered with SAQA (ID 112487).

Duration: 3 years (minimum), 360 credits, NQF 6  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: January and July intakes (closing dates 31 October of previous year and 31 May)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Educational theory, the context of education, schools and classrooms, disciplinary knowledge, teaching the content essential for Grade R, and the holistic development of the child from birth.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate meeting the minimum requirements for Diploma studies, or a completed Senior Certificate (pre-2008); or an NCV with at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and at least 60% in four vocational subjects; or an ECD NQF Level 4 or 5 certificate or ECD diploma.

ZAR 22,392 a year. Estimated cost for first-year enrolment, stated as R22,392 up to a maximum of R24,428 depending on language choice; covers study material, assignments, tuition, examinations and student portal access; registration fee (deducted from annual tuition) and la Source

Two intakes annually: January and July.

Applications for the January intake close on 31 October of the previous year; applications for the July intake close on 31 May of the current year. The online application fee is R250 and is non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sants.co.za/how-to-apply/

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