Rosebank College is a private higher education institution. Where it offers teacher education, entry requires a National Senior Certificate meeting the endorsement for the qualification level, and the essential check is whether the qualification is recognised for teaching purposes.
For teacher education specifically, accreditation matters more than for most fields, because a qualification that does not meet the current requirements for initial teacher education will not lead to registration with the South African Council for Educators.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate meeting the endorsement for the qualification level
- A bachelor pass for degree-level teacher education
- Subject requirements matching the phase you intend to teach
- Registration of the institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training
- Registration of the qualification on the National Qualifications Framework
- Recognition of the qualification for teaching purposes, leading to SACE registration
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Initial teacher education in South Africa is delivered through the four-year Bachelor of Education and the one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Any qualification claiming to prepare you to teach should map onto one of those.
Confirm before enrolling that the specific qualification is recognised by the Department of Higher Education and Training for teaching purposes. Ask for the SAQA identification number and verify it.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Subject requirements depend on the phase. Foundation phase weights language results most heavily; senior and further education phases require the subjects you intend to teach.
Private institutions commonly set entry requirements at or near the national minimum, which is legitimate provided the qualification is accredited and recognised.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Understand the fee structure and withdrawal terms before enrolling. Private institutions are not funded by NSFAS in the same way as public universities.
Registration with the South African Council for Educators is required to teach in a public school, and it is a separate process after qualifying. This is the check that determines whether you can actually teach, so make it before paying anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rosebank College offer teaching qualifications?
Confirm the current programme list directly, and check that any teaching qualification is recognised for teaching purposes.
What should I verify before enrolling?
Institution registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training, NQF registration of the qualification, and that it leads to SACE registration.
Does NSFAS fund private institutions?
NSFAS funds public universities and TVET colleges. Check what funding is available for private study.
What are the recognised teaching routes?
The four-year Bachelor of Education and the one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Verify institution registration, qualification recognition and SACE eligibility before paying anything. See requirements for teaching. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.