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Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education at SANTS Private Higher Education Institution (Pty) Ltd

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

Programme overview

A one-year NQF Level 5 higher certificate that prepares students to become qualified Early Childhood Development (ECD) educators. It is CHE accredited (H/PR148/AR014CAN) and registered with SAQA (ID 123625).

Duration: 1 year (minimum), 132 credits, NQF 5  |  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

Theories of holistic child development and learning in the early years, applying disciplinary and pedagogical content knowledge in ECCE contexts, basic leadership and management of early learning environments, and the professional role.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, NASCA, an NCV Level 4 or appropriate Level 4 ECD certificate, or RPL showing equivalence. A police clearance certificate under the Children's Act is required at registration.

ZAR 23,126 a year. Estimated cost for first-year enrolment, stated as R23,126 up to a maximum of R24,234 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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