APS 30
minimum admission score
NQF 7
qualification level
The BEd (Intermediate 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.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BEd (Intermediate 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
What you study
About BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
The BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) is a four-year teaching degree that prepares graduates to teach Grades 4 to 6, as well as Grade 7 in the early senior phase. It is an NQF level 7 qualification of 504 credits (SAQA ID 118282), taught full-time at the Pretoria and Paarl campuses.
It suits people who enjoy working with pre-teens and want to teach a range of school subjects.
What you study:
- Year 1: Education 1A and 1B, General Pedagogy, Academic Skills, Afrikaans, English, Mathematics and Practical Teaching 1.
- Year 2: Education 2A and 2B, General Pedagogy 2A and 2B, languages, Mathematics and Practical Teaching 2.
- Year 3: Education 3A and 3B, teaching methods for Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language and Mathematics, Economic and Management Sciences, and Work-Integrated Learning 1.
- Year 4: teaching across the curriculum, Sepedi conversational skills, advanced subject teaching methods and Work-Integrated Learning 2.
Students also choose one specialisation group: Natural Sciences and Technology, Life Skills, or Social Sciences, with content modules in years 1 and 2 and teaching method modules in years 3 and 4.
School visits, lesson observation and supervised teaching in years 3 and 4 give students real classroom experience.
After you graduate
Careers After BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
Intermediate phase (Grade 4 to 6) and Grade 7 teacher in public or independent schools, subject head or tutor. Further study includes the BEdHons (Curriculum Studies).
Course intelligence for BEd (Intermediate 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 (Intermediate 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.
Step by step
How to Apply for BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) in 2027
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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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bed-intermediere-fase-onderwys/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.