Courses required to become an Early Childhood Educator in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become an Early Childhood Educator in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Brooklyn City College and Foundation for Professional Development, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 14 courses across 13 South African institutions (8 public universities and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming an Early Childhood Educator: 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 2 Certificates, 3 Higher Certificates and 8 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Education course category.

Where to study to become an Early Childhood Educator in South Africa

The 8 public universities and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Early Childhood Educator. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Early Childhood Educators (8)

8 courses across 8 universities lead toward a career as an Early Childhood Educator, including the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Early Childhood Educators (5)

6 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as an Early Childhood Educator, including the National N Diploma: Educare and Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Early Childhood Educator

14 courses

Universities (8)

Nelson Mandela University logoSee requirements
North-West University logoAPS 26+
Rhodes University logo39-43 points (Dean's discre…
Sol Plaatje University logoMinimum 30 points
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning
APS 23+
University of the Witwatersrand logoAPS 37+

Private Colleges (6)

Berea College of Technology logo

National N Diploma: Educare

BCT · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 2 years theory plus 18 months in-service training
See requirements
Foundation for Professional Development logo

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

FPD · Higher Certificate · 2 years, 10 modules of 8 weeks each
See requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements