IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Course Requirements at IIE Rosebank
The IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education is a higher Certificate offered by IIE Rosebank for 2027 learners, taking 1 year 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 IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education at IIE Rosebank
- Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate endorsement and a minimum of 40%
- National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)], Senior Certificate (with endorsement), NASCA and IEB qualifications are also accepted, each requiring a 40% pass
- Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency as the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) and conversational competence in one additional South African official language (excluding Afrikaans)
- International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate confirming NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 40%
- Alternative access routes include Mature Age Exemption Category 5 (age 23+, attempted Senior Certificate, three years' work experience, relevant ability)
- Category 6 (age 45+ before or during first year of registration, admitted on age alone)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via formal/informal qualification certificates, SAQA certificates for international credentials, and a CV
- GED, OQSF Level 4 and USAf Exemption Certificate pathways subject to assessment
About this course
Prepares students to teach and facilitate learning in Early Childhood Education from birth to age four, offered at Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria CBD and Mbombela.
Possible careers
Childcare Centre Manager, Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Early Childhood Development Specialist, Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher
Course intelligence for IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Early Childhood Development Practitioner appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed IIE Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE Rosebank. Ask IIE Rosebank directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE Rosebank’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 IIE Rosebank and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via IIE Rosebank College or speak to a student advisor.
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- Duration
- 1 year
- NQF Level
- 5
- Fees
- R36,486 per annum cash / R41,787 per annum on terms, full-time, 2026
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