SANTS Private Higher Education Institution specialises in teacher education, offering distance learning qualifications for foundation phase and intermediate phase teaching. Entry requires a National Senior Certificate meeting the requirement for the qualification level you are applying to.
Because SANTS is a private higher education institution, verify its registration and the accreditation of the specific qualification before applying. For teacher education this matters especially, since your qualification must be recognised for SACE registration.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Entry is generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate meeting the requirement for the qualification level
- A bachelor pass for degree-level teaching qualifications
- A language at the level the qualification requires, since teaching is language intensive
- Access to a computer and the internet, since delivery is by distance learning
- Registration with the South African Council for Educators after qualifying
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Teacher education qualifications are offered at higher certificate, diploma and degree level. A Bachelor of Education requires a bachelor pass; lower-level qualifications have correspondingly lower entry requirements and can articulate upward.
Confirm that the qualification is recognised by the Department of Higher Education and Training for teaching purposes and that it leads to SACE registration. A teaching qualification that does not is of little practical use.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Language results matter particularly for foundation phase teaching, since the phase involves teaching literacy and early numeracy.
Distance learning requires genuine self-discipline. Completion rates in distance teacher education are lower than in contact programmes, and this is worth weighing honestly before enrolling.
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
Confirm the current qualification list, entry requirements and accreditation directly with SANTS, and confirm SACE recognition of the qualification with the council.
Teaching bursaries such as Funza Lushaka generally apply to public universities. Check whether funding is available for private institution study before assuming it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SANTS offer?
Teacher education qualifications for foundation phase and intermediate phase teaching, delivered by distance learning.
Is a SANTS qualification recognised?
Confirm accreditation and SACE recognition directly, since a teaching qualification that does not lead to registration is of little practical use.
Do I need a bachelor pass?
For degree-level teaching qualifications yes. Lower-level qualifications have lower entry requirements and articulate upward.
Can I get a bursary?
Teaching bursaries such as Funza Lushaka generally apply to public universities. Check availability for private institution study before assuming.
Confirm accreditation with SANTS and the Department of Higher Education and Training, and confirm SACE recognition of the qualification. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.