Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching Course Requirements at Lyceum
Lyceum College · Faculty of Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Lyceum for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching at Lyceum
- A bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7 with modules in disciplines that support at least two Intermediate Phase school subjects and a language
- Or an approved 360-credit NQF Level 6 diploma in a relevant field such as business studies, accounting, IT, engineering, applied sciences or the arts
- International qualifications need a SAQA evaluation certificate
- International students whose first language is not English may need to pass an English proficiency test
About this course
This 144-credit NQF Level 7 PGCE (SAQA ID 119284) prepares graduates to teach Grades 4 to 6. You specialise in at least two Intermediate Phase teaching subjects, and your certificate records your languages of learning and teaching, conversational language competence and subject specialisations. It is studied by distance learning, with digital study material, assignments and exams managed through the Lyceum student portal.
Study covers education theory, teaching methods for your specialisations, subject knowledge and supervised teaching practice. Conversational isiZulu is added if you are not proficient in an African language, and Technology and Teaching if you need to build digital teaching skills.
It suits degree or diploma holders who want a career change into primary school teaching, and graduates qualify to register with SACE.
Because the programme is offered by distance learning, you can keep working while you study and set a pace that fits your budget and schedule. Lyceum branch offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Polokwane help with registration and advice, and the student portal is where you download study material, submit assignments, check results and contact academic support.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Postgraduate Certificate in Education in 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
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Intermediate Phase Teacher. 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 Lyceum. Ask Lyceum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Lyceum’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements 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 Lyceum and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Lyceum student portal or contact a branch on 0861 819 211. Upload a certified ID or passport copy, your completed qualification certificate and full academic record, plus any SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications. Ask an advisor about the next intake before paying the registration deposit.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2025 fee schedule: about R31 993 for the programme (higher if Fundamental Mathematics is added). Confirm current fees with Lyceum.
- Application deadline
- Rolling registration; confirm the next intake with Lyceum
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Source: Official website: https://lyceum.edu.za/programme/postgraduate-certificate-in-education-in-intermediate-phase-teaching/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lyceum College before applying.