Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Teaching | Wits

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching at Wits prepares teachers for Grades R to 3, developing specialists in early childhood literacy, numeracy, and holistic child development. The four-year programme combines content knowledge, pedagogy, and practical school-based experience, grounding students in evidence-based approaches to teaching young learners in South Africa's diverse social and linguistic context. Foundation Phase teaching is critical to South Africa's educational outcomes — research consistently shows that strong early literacy and numeracy is the single most important predictor of long-term academic success. Wits School of Education graduates are sought after by both public and independent schools across Gauteng and beyond.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 4 or Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 or Technical Mathematics: Level 5
APS: 37

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics50%Required

Career Prospects

Foundation Phase Teacher – Teaches Grades R to 3 in South African public and independent schools, developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills in young learners under the CAPS curriculum.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist – Designs and manages ECD programmes and centres for South African NGOs, government departments, and community organisations.
Literacy Intervention Specialist – Supports struggling readers through targeted literacy programmes, working in schools, remedial centres, or for organisations such as the READ Educational Trust.
Education Department Official – Develops curriculum resources, teacher training programmes, and assessment frameworks for provincial education departments across South Africa.
Educational Researcher – Investigates early childhood learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and curriculum delivery for South African universities and research organisations.

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