Courses required to become a Preschool Teacher in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Preschool Teacher in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Brooklyn City College and IIE MSA, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 8 courses across 6 South African institutions (1 public university and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Preschool Teacher: 2 NATED Certificate (N4-N6)s, 1 Certificate, 4 Higher Certificates and 1 Bachelor's Degree. 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 Preschool Teacher in South Africa

The 1 public university and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Preschool 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 Preschool Teachers (1)

One option here: the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at NWU. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Preschool Teachers (5)

7 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Preschool Teacher, 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 a Preschool Teacher

8 courses

Universities (1)

North-West University logoAPS 26+

Private Colleges (7)

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
Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Educare

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
IIE MSA logo

IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

IIE MSA · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time (contact); also offered online
See requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements
STADIO Higher Education logoSee requirements