BEd (Foundation Phase Education) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

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

Faculty: Education | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Teacher for Grades R to 3.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB or equivalent aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); Mathematics 40% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%; language requirements depend on language of learning (English Home Language 60% with Afrikaans or isiXhosa 50%, or Afrikaans Home Language 60% with English or isiXhosa 50%); see page for full conditions.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 55,545 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BEd (Foundation Phase)'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residenc Source

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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