The BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Akademia for 2027 learners, taking 4 years minimum (maximum 8 years); full-time on campus to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) at Akademia
- NSC with a bachelor's pass and an admission point score of at least 30
- At least 50% for Afrikaans and 50% for English
- At least 50% for Mathematics, or with a strong overall record 40% for Mathematics, 60% for Technical Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy
- Or an NC(V) Level 4 with a bachelor's endorsement and the same language results
- Or a recognised teaching certificate or diploma, with possible credit recognition
- Or the Akademia Higher Certificate in Office Administration with a 60% average, at least 70% for Business Calculations and at least 50% for Afrikaans and English in the NSC
About this course
The BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) is a four-year initial teacher education degree that qualifies graduates to teach Grades R to 3. It is an NQF level 7 qualification of 500 credits (SAQA ID 118320), taught full-time at the Pretoria and Paarl campuses.
It suits caring, patient people who want to teach young children to read, write and count, and to support their overall development.
What you study:
- Year 1: education theory, general pedagogy, academic skills, and content in Afrikaans, English, Mathematics and Life Skills, with classroom observation.
- Year 2: more education theory, inclusive education, teaching strategies and assessment, deeper subject content and peer teaching.
- Year 3: philosophy and history of education, teaching methods for Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Skills, early childhood education, and work-integrated learning in schools.
- Year 4: reflection on professional practice, advanced teaching methods, education policy, Sepedi conversational skills and extended work-integrated learning.
Teaching practice runs through all four years. Students start by observing lessons, then practise teaching and finally present lessons on their own in real classrooms.
Graduates can register with SACE as teachers and later study further through the BEdHons (Curriculum Studies).
Possible careers
Foundation phase (Grade R to 3) teacher in public or independent schools, or work in early learning centres and education support. Further study includes the BEdHons (Curriculum Studies).
Course intelligence for BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements at an admission score of APS 30+ generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 29 January 2027. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 4 years minimum (maximum 8 years); full-time on campus
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 30
- Fees
- 2027 year 1 tuition: R62 516 (R259 304 over four years), plus an R8 000 registration fee per year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 29 January 2027
- Campus
- Pretoria Campus, Centurion
- Paarl Campus, Paarl
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bed-grondslagfase-onderwys/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.