The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching at UFH prepares teachers to nurture learners in Grades R to 3, building the foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills that are essential for all future learning. UFH's multilingual Eastern Cape context — where isiXhosa, Afrikaans, and English are widely spoken — provides graduates with rich experience in mother-tongue based multilingual education. South Africa faces a significant shortage of qualified Foundation Phase teachers, and UFH graduates make a meaningful contribution to improving early childhood education outcomes in rural and township schools.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 50% (Level 4) or Mathematical Literacy: 60% (Level 5)
isiXhosa or Afrikaans (Home or First Additional Language): 50% (Level 4)
APS: 28