Yes, Rosebank College offers teaching qualifications through the Faculty of Education of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). Requirements depend on the qualification: the Bachelor of Education (BEd) needs an NSC Bachelor’s pass with 50% in English and 40% in your first additional language, the PGCE needs an approved Bachelor’s degree, and the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education needs an NSC Higher Certificate pass at 40%.
The college lists its teaching programmes on the Faculty of Education page. To teach in a school you must also register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) after you qualify.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (1 year): NSC with a Higher Certificate pass at 40%.
- BEd Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3, four years): NSC Bachelor’s pass, 50% in English and 40% in the first additional language (FAL).
- BEd Intermediate Phase (Grades 4 to 7, four years): a four-year degree; get the current admission document from the college before you apply.
- PGCE in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (1 year): an approved Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (2 years): offered by the Faculty of Education; ask the college for its entry requirements.
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
For the BEd Foundation Phase, the 2026 admission requirements accept an NSC Bachelor’s pass, an NC(V) Bachelor’s pass or a Senior Certificate with endorsement, each with 50% in English and 40% in the FAL. English is the language of learning and teaching, so every BEd applicant needs at least 50% in English.
Mature-age routes exist from age 23 (a USAf exemption applies where the Senior Certificate is not endorsed) and from age 45 (a USAf exemption is required). Proficiency tests still apply. If you do not meet the formal requirements, Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered under IIE policy IIE010; for this degree it includes English and FAL proficiency tests with at least 50% in each.
The PGCE requires an approved Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as set out in the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications, with enough disciplinary learning for two didactic specialisations. A 360-credit diploma in a scarce field may be considered. Full details are in the PGCE admission requirements.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
The college does not publish an APS score for the BEd. Admission rests on the type of pass and the English and FAL marks. You need at least Level 3 (40%) in the language you will study as FAL, or you must pass a language proficiency test. FAL languages depend on the campus.
PGCE students must show English competence (the language of learning and teaching), ICT competence through Introduction to Personal Computing or a test, and conversational competence in a second language other than Afrikaans. These are endorsed on the certificate and students cannot graduate without them. The Higher Certificate in ECCE also needs English and conversational competence in another official language (excluding Afrikaans).
The BEd Foundation Phase is a 482-credit NQF Level 7 qualification (SAQA ID 96408) and the Intermediate Phase BEd is a 511-credit NQF Level 7 qualification (SAQA ID 97235). The college states that both are recognised by the Department of Basic Education for registering as a teacher. The Foundation Phase degree includes 22 weeks of teaching experience and an 80% lecture attendance rule for related modules.
Documents and Application Requirements
According to the college’s admissions FAQ, you need:
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of the ID of the account payer (the person responsible for the fees)
- Certified copies of your matric results
- Proof of payment of the application fee, which is non-refundable
The application fee for South African applicants is R300, or R150 if you apply and pay before 31 December of the year before the academic year. Apply through the Apply button on the Rosebank College website or at a campus, following the steps on the application and registration page. After you accept an offer, you log in with the details in your admission letter, choose modules and a payment plan, and pay the deposit. There is no registration fee, and the 10% deposit is non-refundable.
Annual fees for 2026 at the Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria campuses, per 12 months rather than for the whole qualification:
- BEd Foundation Phase: R46,594 cash (R4,659 deposit) or R53,394 on the term option
- PGCE (full-time): R46,888 cash (R4,689 deposit) or R53,384 on the term option
- Higher Certificate in ECCE: R36,486 cash (R3,649 deposit) or R41,787 on the term option
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Registrations close at the end of February each academic year, though dates can vary by qualification and mode. Confirm the closing date and campus for your programme. The PGCE and the BEd Intermediate Phase are listed as online study options; the BEd Foundation Phase is offered on contact campuses.
After you qualify, the SACE Act requires an educator to be registered with the Council before being appointed. Applicants apply online and need an ID, matric certificate, police clearance not older than six months, a professional teaching qualification such as a BEd or PGCE and a full academic record. Educators with an NQF level 5 ECCE certificate receive a three-year renewable registration status. See the SACE registration criteria for current requirements and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rosebank College offer teaching qualifications?
Yes. The Faculty of Education offers the BEd in Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase, a PGCE in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and a Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.
What are the Rosebank College teaching course requirements?
For the BEd Foundation Phase: an NSC Bachelor’s pass with 50% in English and 40% in the FAL. For the PGCE: an approved Bachelor’s degree. For the ECCE Higher Certificate: an NSC Higher Certificate pass at 40%.
What college teaching courses can I do without a degree?
The Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (one year) needs an NSC Higher Certificate pass at 40%. The BEd is the degree route for school teaching and needs a Bachelor’s pass.
Do I need to pass a language test?
If you do not have at least 40% in the FAL you want to study, you must pass a language proficiency test. Where you apply through Recognition of Prior Learning, English and FAL tests apply.
Does NSFAS fund Rosebank College?
No. The college does not accept NSFAS and offers no bursaries of its own. It accepts external bursaries and study loans.
What should I verify before enrolling?
That the institution is registered with DHET (Rosebank College is registered as a private higher education institution, number 2007/HE07/002), that the qualification is accredited and on the NQF, and that it leads to SACE registration. Qualifications must be accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered by SAQA.
Requirements and fees change each intake, so confirm them with Rosebank College (The IIE) before you apply. See requirements for teaching, admission requirements and browse all education requirements.