Courses required to become a Language Teacher in South Africa

This site currently lists 17 courses across 9 South African institutions (7 public universities and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Language Teacher: 10 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Short Course / Skills Programme, 5 Bachelor Honours Degrees and 1 Postgraduate Diploma. 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 a Language Teacher in South Africa

The 7 public universities and 2 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Language Teacher. 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 Language Teachers (7)

15 courses across 7 universities lead toward a career as a Language Teacher, including the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Teaching: Languages and Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literary Studies with Language Practice. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Language Teachers (2)

2 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Language Teacher, including the BA (Language Studies) and Extended Learning Programmes / Short Courses (e.g. TESOL 1A Introductory Programme). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Language Teacher

17 courses

Universities (15)

Private Colleges (2)