The Bachelor of Education: Intermediate Phase at Nelson Mandela University is a four-year degree that trains teachers to educate learners in Grades 4 to 6 — a critical transition phase in South African schooling. Students specialise in subject-specific pedagogy across languages, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, with strong emphasis on multilingual and multicultural teaching in the South African context. Supervised teaching practice placements in Eastern Cape schools develop practical classroom skills. Multilingual competence in English and either Afrikaans or isiXhosa is required.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language): 50%
Mathematics: 45% (or Mathematical Literacy: 60% or Technical Mathematics: 60%)
APS: 370
