BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching at University of Pretoria

BEd Intermediate Phase is the education phase from Grade 4 to Grade 6. In this phase, more technical and academic skills are the focus. Students studying this degree are required to choose from a variety of subjects, ranging from English and Maths to Learning Needs and Social Sciences.

Minimum admission requirements

The following persons will be considered for admission: Candidates who are in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate with university endorsement; candidates who are graduates from another tertiary institution or have been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and candidates who are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

As soon as candidates are admitted to the BEd degree, they will be informed that they must register at the University in January of the following year.

It is in the interest of prospective students, in particular, those who need financial support and/ or placement in a residence, to apply as soon as possible.

English will be the only language of teaching and learning (in lectures, tutorials, and assessments) for all academic modules in the undergraduate programs, except in cases where the modules or programs require a language other than English.

Any modules providing professional preparation that requires separate English and Afrikaans classes will be identified and will be explicitly listed as such.

Modules for the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) that are language context-specific, namely English, Afrikaans, and indigenous African languages, will continue to be offered in current language contexts due to the University’s recognition of the need for home language teaching in the foundation environment, as specified in the Policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications

The teaching practice modules will allow English and Afrikaans assessments according to the language of tuition of the schools in which the
teaching practice was performed.

[Grades 4 to 6]

Applications can be closed earlier if the institutional targets are met

The suggested second-choice programs for BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) [Grades 4 to 6] are any other BEd program.

Duration: 4 years

Career Opportunities

Teachers and training officials in primary schools.

How many subjects are there in the intermediate phase?

The Intermediate Phase includes six compulsory subjects: At least one home language (English or Afrikaans) A second language subject at Home Language or First.

Why do you want to teach the intermediate phase?

This phase teaches them how to use their previous knowledge to learn new concepts.

Your child is now at a stage where they are learning to work independently and develop their skills, but they are still reliant on the teacher and yourself to teach, instruct, and help them.

How much do Intermediate Phase teachers earn per month in South Africa?

A mid-career Primary School Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 17 000, while an experienced Foundation Phase Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 23 000.

Primary School Teachers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 25 000 per month.