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TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 OUR MISSION

06 GENERAL INFORMATION

07 BED (FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING)

11 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
FOUR-YEAR FULL-TIME DISTANCE PROGRAMME 18 RULES OF COMBINATION

12 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
FIVE-YEAR DISTANCE PROGRAMME 18 WHEN CAN I REGISTER

14 STUDENT SUPPORT
19 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

16 ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS
19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

20 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF EDUTEL

HIGHER EDUCATION

20 DIRECTORS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

21 QUALIFICATIONS OF ACADEMIC STAFF

This prospectus is valid 31 December 2024.

A revised prospectus will be available from 1 January 2025.
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1. General Information

MEET Edutel is a group of companies specialising in fields of education and training, skills
development and services. The first Edutel company was formed in 1999. In 2024
Edutel will celebrate 25 years of excellence in the field of education and training.
EDUTEL Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is accredited with CHE/HEQC.

Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education
and Training until 31 December 2025 as a private higher education institution under the
Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration Certificate No.2017/HE07/001.

Is this qualification recognised?

The qualification is registered on the NQF, SAQA ID 118270

The qualification is recognised by the Department of Education and is considered for

REQV improvement.
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2. BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)

Specialised academic
knowledge required for
a student to be able to
demonstrate intellectual
knowledge and understanding
in the key areas of language
development and numeracy
skills in the learning and
Successfully apply learning teaching of Mathematics and Knowledge about
theories and the founda- Life Skills. inclusive education
tions of education in adopt- and skills to identify
ing appropriate teaching and address barriers
and learning methods in to learning and diverse
diverse classroom contexts. teaching and learning
needs.

Purpose of the BEd

(Foundation Phase Teaching)
The purpose of the degree is to develop
Demonstrate the ability qualified Foundation Phase teachers who The ability to observe,
to apply the knowledge can demonstrate focused knowledge and compare and catergorise,
and skills required in skills in the teaching of young learners in assess and communicate
this programme, in the their early development years. professionally appropriate
workplace. information to parents,
The BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) peers and learners.
is an NQF Level 7 qualification and
will focus on the following
competences:

Manage own learning and Develop applicable and

demonstrate the ability to appropriate teaching knowledge
evaluate own performance in and skills for the cognitive and
an academic and professional social development of learners in
context. the Foundation Phase.
The ability to make decisions
based upon a deep
understanding of context and
specialised knowledge, and
applying these decisions to
the relevant learning areas
in the class when planning
appropriate activities (e.g.
emergent literacy).

DURATION
A minimum of four years for unemployed students (full-time distance) or five years for employed
students (part -time distance)
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A National Senior Certificate (Matric) granting access to bachelor degree studies.

OR
A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on
SG in the language of teaching and learning (prior to 2008).

OR

A National Certificate Vocational (NCV), that meets the requirements for admission to a bachelor degree.

OR
A former three-year Education Diploma or a National Professional Diploma in Education – (360 credits at
level 5). For example, Diploma in Grade R Teaching.

Teachers who are in possession of a recognised Certificate or Diploma in education may present their
qualifications for entry into Bachelor of Education with a possibility of credit transfer for successfully
completed modules.

Credit Accumulation Transfer may be considered for successfully completed modules up to 180
credits. Students enrol for the remaining 320 credits of the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching), after suc-
cessfully applying for assessment of prior learning

OR
A former undergraduate Higher Diploma in Education or a former Further Diploma in Education (NQF
Level 6).

Teachers who are in possession of a recognised Certificate or Diploma in education or any other relevant
field may present their qualifications for entry into Bachelor of Education with a possibility of credit
transfer for successfully completed modules.

Credit Accumulation Transfer may be considered for successfully completed modules up to 180 credits.
Students enrol for remaining 320 credits of the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching), after successfully
applying for assessment of prior learning

OR

Assessment of prior learning (RPL) could also lead to entry or advanced credit standing.

Please contact us if you are not sure whether you comply with the admission requirements.

Matured Age Exemption

Should you have not passed your matric with exemption, are above the age of 23 and comply with the above
mentioned language requirements, you can apply for matured age exemption. Please visit the following website
for the information, relevant forms and cost: mb.usaf.ac.za
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE

It is assumed that the student is competent in the Home Language of choice as well as English at
Senior Certificate Level. The following home languages are offered: Setswana, isiZulu, isiXhosa,
Sepedi, English or Afrikaans. Please note that at least 15 students must register before a specific
language will be offered.
Basic computer literacy will enable students to access the student support actions available.

COMPUTER LITERACY AND REQUIREMENTS

It is expected of all students to have access to a computer device and data/wifi in order to
submit all the assignments and/or online examinations on Edutel Online.

The computer literacy online workshop is developed to assist you with writing e-mails to Edutel
Higher Education, accessing the internet in the use of Edutel Online and to complete and submit
your assignments on Edutel Online. Should you not have access to a computer or the internet to
access Edutel Online and the chat rooms, please visit the nearest Vodacom Teacher Centre.

Communication and ICT Skills is a compulsory module of the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching).
It is important that every student be computer literate. This module guides you to understand
your computer, and the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It will also assist you to
access the internet, using Microsoft Outlook for e-mails and storage of information. If you still
struggle with computer literacy, we recommend that you attend an additional online computer
literacy workshop which will be made available to registered students after registration.

SACE REGISTRATION
All BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) students must register with SACE after registering for the
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching). Please visit www.sace.org.za for more information regarding
registering with SACE.

WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE?

Edutel Higher Education is a strong supporter of Recognition of Prior Learning.
For this reason, students may apply for RPL.

Edutel Higher Education accepts Recognition of Prior Learning as an integral part of the
academic programme. Students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and will need to
comply with all the admission requirements of the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching).

A completed Diploma in Grade R Teaching allows for admission into the Bachelor of Education
in Foundation Phase Teaching. A maximum of 180 credits, gained while studying for the
diploma, may be recognised towards the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching).

HOW TO APPLY FOR RPL

Please e-mail us at jpillay@edutel.ac.za for an RPL application form, or for more information.
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3. Programme Structure: Four-Year

Full-Time Distance Programme
PLEASE NOTE:
Edutel Higher Education offers students two options:
• Unemployed students who will study full-time, via distance learning, on the four-year distance learning
programme.
• Employed students who will study part-time, via distance learning, on the five-year distance learning
programme.

All modules are compulsory, including English as First Additional Language (in years 1 and 2). The
EXCEPTION is Home Language modules, Second Additional Language modules (language of communication)
and First Additional Language modules in year 3. Here students have a choice between the different Home
Languages, Second Additional Languages where the student must select one Home Language, one Second
Additional Language and one First Additional Language (year 3) from the languages presented.

The Home Language selected must be aligned with the Home Language completed in matric (senior
certificate level). If Edutel does not offer the Home Language that students completed in matric or in
another qualification, students can select the next language that they are the most familiar with.

The Second Additional Language is determined by the Home Language of choice. The table below will guide
students in selecting their Second Additional Language.

Home Language Choice of Second Additional Language (LOCC)

isiXhosa or isiZulu Sepedi or Setswana (Sotho families), Afrikaans

Sepedi or Setswana isiXhosa or isiZulu (Nguni families), Afrikaans
English or Afrikaans isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Setswana

In year 3, students need to choose a First Additional Language. If Edutel offers the First Additional
Language that students completed in matric (senior certificate level) or in another qualification, the same
First Additional Language must be selected. If we do not offer the First Additional Language that students
completed in matric, students must select the next language that they are the most familiar with.
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Option 1: Four-Year Part-Time Distance Learning (Semester 1)

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Home Language 1- AHL Home Language 2- AHL Home Language Teaching Home Language Teaching
510, EHL 510, ZHL 510, 620, EHL 620, ZHL 620, and Learning - AHL 640, and Learning - AHL 740,
SHL 510, THL 510, XHL SHL 620, THL 620, XHL EHL 640, ZHL 640, SHL 640, EHL 740, ZHL 740, SHL
510 620 THL 640, XHL 640 740, THL 740, XHL 740

[20C]
[20C] [20C]
[20C]
**Information and Life Skills: Beginning Life Skills: Physical Life Skills: Creative Arts
Communication Knowledge Education - LPE 610 - LCA 710
Technology - ICT 500 - LBK 510
[15C] [15C]
[15C] [15C]
Education Psychology Professional Studies in Professional Studies in Professional Studies in
and Sociology in Education 1 - PSE 710 Education 2 - PSE 720 Education 3 - PSE 730
Education - EPS 620

[15C] [20C] [20C] [20C]

**Second Additional Inclusive Education Education Philosophies

Language (Language of - IED 610 - EDP 610
Communication) - SAFB
510, SSEB 510, SZUB
510, SSTB 510, SXHB 510
[15C] [15C] [15C]

Option 1: Four-Year Part-Time Distance Learning (Semester 2)

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
English First Additional English First Additional English First Additional Foundations of Law, Ethics,
Language 1 - ENG 510 Language 2 - ENG 520 Language 3 - ENG 630, AFR and Values in Education –
630, SEP 630, SET 630, LEV 620
XHO 630, ZUL 630
[15C] [15C] [20C] [10C]
Coding and Robotics Health, Safety and Classroom Management -
- CAR 610 Nutrition - HSN 630 CMA 610

[15C] [15C] [15C]

Elementary Mathematics Teaching Mathematics Teaching and Mathematics Teaching and
Mathematics - MAT 510 and Learning - MAT 620 Learning - MTL 630 Learning - MTL 720
[15C] [15C] [15C] [15C]
**Work Integrated **Work Integrated **Work Integrated **Work Integrated
Learning 1 - WILB 510 Learning 2 - WILB 610 Learning 3 - WILB 620 Learning 4 - WILB 710
[15C] [15C] [20C] [25C]
125 Credits 130 Credits 125 Credits 120 Credits
TOTAL number of credits for the programme = 500
** No formal examinations will take place for these modules. For non-examinable modules, a quiz on Edutel
Online will count 20%. Two formal assignments contribute 50% and 30%, towards the final mark.
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4. Programme Structure: Five-Year

Distance Programme
Option 2: Five-Year Part-Time Distance Learning (Semester 1)
First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year
Home Language 1- Home Language 2- Home Language Home Language
AHL 510, EHL 510, AHL 620, EHL 620, Teaching and Teaching and Learn-
SHL 510, ZHL 510, ZHL 620, SHL 620, Learning - AHL ing - AHL 740, EHL
THL 510, XHL 510 THL 620, XHL 620 740, EHL 740, ZHL 740, ZHL 740, SHL
740, SHL 740, THL 740, THL 740, XHL
740, XHL 740 740

[20C] [20C] [20C] [20C]

Information and Life Skills: Beginning Life Skills: Physical Life Skills: Creative
Communication Knowledge Education - LPE 610 Arts - LCA 710
Technology - ICT 500 - LBK 510

[15C] [15C] [15C] [15C]

Education Professional Studies Professional Studies Professional Studies

Psychology and in Education 1 – PSE in Education I – PSE in Education 3:
Sociology in 710 720 - PSE 730
Education –
EPS 620

[15C] [20C] [20C] [20C]

Second Additional Inclusive Education Education
Language (Language - IED 610 Philosophies - EDP
of Communication) 610
– SAFB 510, SSEB
510, SZUB 510, SSTB
510, SXHB 510

[15C] [15C] [15]

Option 2: Five-Year Part-Time Distance Learning (Semester 2)

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year
English First English First First Additional Foundations of Law,
Additional Language Additional Language English First Ethics, and Values
1 - ENG 510 2 - ENG 520 Additional Language in Education – LEV
3 - ENG 630, AFR 630, 620
SEP 630, SET 630,
XHO 630, ZUL 630

[15C] [15C] [20C] [10C]

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Coding and Robotics Health, Safety and Classroom Man-

- CAR 610 Nutrition – agement –
HSN 630 CMA 610

[15C] [15C] [15C]

Elementary Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

Mathematics- MAT Teaching and Teaching and Teaching and
510 Learning - MAT 620 Learning – MTL 630 Learning – MTL
720
[15C] [15C] [15C] [15C]

Work Integrated Work Integrated Work Integrated Work Integrated

Learning 1 - WILB Learning 2 - WILB Learning 3 - WILB Learning 4 - WILB
510 610 620 710

[15C] [15C] [20C] [25C]

110 Credits 115 Credits 100 Credits 100 Credits 75 Credits

TOTAL number of credits for the programme = 500

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is the term given to educational activities that integrate academic learning of a
discipline with its practical application in the workplace. The aim is to ensure that students develop the ability to
integrate their learning through a combination of academic and work-related activities.
Students are required to select a school in the area they live, where Foundation Phase is being taught. The
school must have an appointed HOD for Foundation Phase and an EMIS number. Apart from selecting a
qualifying school, the school must also make a mentor teacher available to mentor and assess the student,
during WIL.
Edutel Higher Education reserves the right to approve or reject the selected school. Should Edutel Higher
Education not approve of the school, the student will be required to select another school, complete the
appendices again, and submit to Edutel Higher Education.
Once Edutel Higher Education has approved the school it is accepted that you will complete your WIL at the
specific school. Should you for some reason wish to change your school, please inform the Registrar of such
change, to obtain approval for the new school chosen.
Should you register between 1 June and 31 December, you will be required to do your WIL either in August or
September. Should you register between 1 January and 31 May, you will be required to do your WIL in February
or March.
During the 20 weeks’ school-based teaching practice (WIL), the students will engage in teaching within the
professional school environment, under the supervision of experienced teachers as mentors, and will be
formally assessed by suitably qualified assessors of Edutel Higher Education.
Note:
• All students enrolled for the four-year full-time distance programme will start with the four weeks of
teaching practice (WIL) in the second part of their first year.
• All students enrolled for the five-year part-time programme will start with the four weeks of teaching
practice (WIL) in the second part of the year, of their second study year.
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HOW DO YOU STUDY AT EDUTEL HIGHER EDUCATION?

The BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) is a part-time modular qualification that makes use of a
blended mode of learning. This means that students will register for a qualification as a distance
student and will work at home on the study material provided, but have at their disposal several
ways in which to facilitate their studies. Edutel Higher Education will provide student support
through the following distribution channels during the teaching and learning process; Pep
courier service (Paxi), e-mail, multimedia lectures, Edutel Online learning platform, SMSs, the
Edutel Online Mobile app, Facebook, Twitter and telephone in order to complete this degree.

STUDY MATERIALS
On registration students will receive the following:
• An Administrative Booklet containing all the administrative information they will require
to successfully complete their studies.
• A Study Guide for all modules, written in the format of the dialogues that would have
taken place between the student and the Lecturer in a contact situation.
• A Tutorial Letter for each module to further guide their studies.
• Online Assignments for each module can be accessed on Edutel Online after
registration.

No additional textbooks need to be purchased.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The language of instruction (study) is English. Should the subject you are enrolled for be an
African Language, the instruction for examinations and assignments requires a response in the
language concerned.

5. Student Support
Edutel Higher Education will provide student support through the following communication channels during
the teaching and learning process:

• Edutel Online teaching and learning platform

• Chat rooms on Edutel Online
• Messaging through Edutel Online
• e-mail
• SMS
• Facebook
• Website
• Multimedia lectures
• Zoom sessions
• Telephone
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ORIENTATION

Upon registration, the welcome letter with a link to watch the orientation video will be sent to your
e-mail address. The orientation video contains information applicable to your qualification, programme
structure, purpose, content and how the programme will be delivered.

Please make sure that you provide us with a reliable and correct e-mail address. If you have not received
communication from us via e-mail at the start of the semester, please contact us to confirm your e-mail
address/contact details.

MULTIMEDIA LECTURES

Edutel Higher Education makes use of multimedia lectures. These multimedia lectures will be presented
by the respective ecturers, who are subject matter experts, to ensure you only receive the very best.

Multimedia lectures can be accessed via the Edutel Online app. These videos can be revisited as many
times as needed. The first five (or more depending on the module concerned) multimedia lectures
will support you while studying through the themes of each module, provide guidance to complete
assignments, and prepare you for the examination.

You will receive multimedia lectures for each module as per the notifications on Edutel Online app, and
in confirming letters. In the multimedia lectures the Lecturers will discuss the themes and the activities
in the modules. You will receive guidelines on how to answer questions in the compulsory assignments.

The multimedia lectures include the contact details of the lecturers. These contact details will make it
easier for you, should you have an inquiry.

After the marking of the assignments, you will receive three more multimedia lectures. The three
multimedia lectures will respectively address general problems experienced while marking the
assignments; give an overview of the module concerned; and provide guidance on the structure of the
examination paper, advice on how questions should be answered as well on how to prepare for the
examination.

CHAT ROOMS

After you have watched a multimedia lecture, you have the opportunity to communicate with the
Lecturers via the Chat feature on Edutel Online.
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Benefits

The chat room is useful for gaining more information about the content of each module from the
lecturers for a specific module, as well as the opportunity to clarify any academic challenges that you
experience.

The lecturers can assist and guide you on how to complete assignments and prepare you for the
examination for each module.

MEDIA CENTRE SERVICES

The Media Centre covers a wide variety of resources for your use.
• Access to additional reading material, such as reference books and journals which are relevant to
your studies.
• Lists of recommended books which are available at other institutions.
• A list of internet websites relevant to your studies and which can be accessed via the web.
• Access to the services of EBSCOhost (electronic library).
• Printing and copying services at a cost.
• Internet access.
• Downloaded multimedia lectures for use after the presentation date.
• The services of a person to assist in the search for information.

EDUTEL ONLINE APP

In our ongoing efforts to ensure that you receive quality education and stay safe, Edutel Higher
Education has created Edutel Online. This innovative multimedia app provides access to everything you
may need to successfully complete your studies - anytime, and any place!

Edutel Online will give you easy access via your mobile phone, computer, tablet & laptop to:
• All your study material
• Tutorial letters I & II
• Multimedia lectures
• Assignments and online examinations
• Online ICT training
• An English proficiency programme and assessment
• Study methods/Top Performer Programme
• Information on other programmes offered by Edutel Higher Education

Through Edutel Online, you can communicate with your lecturers, support staff, and other important
role players. This incredible tool will also send you notifications about your programme.
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6. Assessment of Students
To assess achievement of the outcomes of this programme, an approach of continuous assessment will be
followed. The assessment process has two dimensions/components that complement each other and are
integrated, namely formative assessment and summative assessment.

Formative assessment

One three-part compulsory formative assignment per examinable module must be completed and submitted on
the Edutel Online Platform in three parts, namely short questions in Part 1; longer paragraph type questions in
Part 2; and a set of 50 multiple-choice questions in Part 3.

The three parts respectively contribute on a 20:50:30 basis to the final assignment mark (i.e. the year mark).
Students must obtain at least 40% in the assignment mark to qualify to write the examination in each module.
The formative assignments are designed to adequately prepare students for examination.

Non-examinable modules will have three assignments. Assignment 1 makes up/contributes 50%, Assignment 2
makes up/contributes 30%, and the quiz makes up/contributes 20% to the final mark of each module.

Assignments must be done and submitted on Edutel Online.

For examinable modules, final marks carry the following weights:

Your Assignment - contributes 30% to the final mark.

Your Examination - contributes 70% to the final mark.
For non-examinable modules, a quiz on Edutel Online will count 20% and two formal assignments contribute
50% and 30% to the final mark.
Tutorial Letter 2 as well as the three multimedia lectures provide comprehensive feedback to students on for-
mal assignments, as well as guidelines for preparation for the examination. An online Zoom session prior to the
examination further ensures that students are supported.

Summative assessment

All modules (excluding Second Additional Language modules and the ICT module) will be assessed through a
formal examination which will be conducted on an annual basis.

Examinations

If you register between 1 June and 31 December, you will write your first semester examinations during May/
June the following year.
Should you register between 1 January and 31 May you will write your first semester examination during
November of the same year.
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7. Rules of Combination
Rules of combination - BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)

The programme is designed and structured in such a way that it forms an integrated programme,
made up of different modules. Provision is made for logical progression from one module to
the next and the interrelatedness of the different modules is emphasised continuously by cross-
referencing to other modules as the programme unfolds. The interrelatedness of the specialisation
modules, fundamental modules and the work-integrated modules (Teaching Practice) is emphasised
in all modules.

Progression Modules
• Home Languages, First Additional Languages, Second Additional Languages and WIL are
presented as progression modules. In sequence, the first module leads to the second module in a
predetermined order until the third module is completed.
• Mathematics is also presented as progression module. There are two modules presented in a
predetermined order.
• Students cannot register for a progression-, second- or third-year module if any first- or second-
year progression modules are outstanding. You may still register for any of the other modules
offered in the specific year of study.
• Students will be allowed to repeat a progression module with the next intake.

Complying with the requirements for School-based Teaching Practice during the study is a
requirement for completing the qualification.

8. When can I register?

There are two study cycles per academic year.

Study Cycle 1 Study Cycle 2

Register between 1 January and 31 May. Register between 1 June and 31 December
You will write exams on your first semester You will write exams on your first semester modules
modules in November and your second semester in June the following year and your second semester
examination in May/June the following year. examination in November.

Visit: https://www.edutel.co.za/bachelor-of-education-in-foundation-phase-teaching/
to register online.
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9. Study Cost & Student Financial Aid

Students can arrange to pay their course fees by bank debit order, cash monthly, cash in advance, credit card, or
in some cases by salary stop order (Fundi). Students can apply for study loans at various financial institutions.

The cost to study the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) is indicated on the Application Form.

10. Policies and Procedures

Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to ensure that
students get quality education and support. These include, but are not limited, to:

• Cancellation Policy - Cancellation of course fees will not be allowed once you are accepted and
registered as a student. Consideration will only be given in exceptional cases. You may cancel
your studies, but you will remain liable for payment of your course fees.
• Assessment Policy
• Code of Conduct for Students
• Student Support Policy
• Disability Policy - Edutel Higher Education seeks to address any unfair discrimination on the basis
of disability and thereby provides access for students who wish to further their studies.
• RPL Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Health and Wellness Policy - Edutel Higher Education takes the health and wellness of its staff
and students seriously and therefore has a well-developed policy in place, managed by a Health
and Wellness Committee.

Students may access these policies on Edutel Online.

11. Governance and Management of

Edutel Higher Education
I, the undersigned hereby declare that:

» Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
and is accredited to offer the programmes reflected in this brochure.
» Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd will not exceed the number of enrolments that the facilities and
equipment can reasonably accommodate.
» Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd has sufficient space, equipment and instructional material to provide
education and training to meet the standards set, and achieve the objectives of each programme.
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» Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd will maintain full records of each student’s admission, academic progress
and assessment of learning, in respect of each programme.
» All the sites listed in this application are administered and controlled by Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd.
» Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd has the necessary academic and support staff, with appropriate
qualifications and experience, to achieve the objectives of each programme.
» Officials from authorised institutions will be allowed unconditionally to conduct site visits for the purpose of
verification and to ensure compliance with the conditions of registration.

AB Pelser
CEO

12. Directors, Chief Executive and

Senior Management
Directors • Andries Bernardus Pelser
• Oscar Stephen Bashing
• Jolene Pillay
Chief Executive Officer • Andries Bernardus Pelser

Assistant Chief Executive Officer • Chanel Theron

Senior Management • Oscar Stephen Bashing - General Manager

• Prof Rika Joubert - Academic Head
• Dr Jean van Rooyen - Assistant Academic Head
• Kevin Schoultz - Registrar
• Dr Alta du Plessis - Academic Programme Coordinator
• Jolene Pillay - Programme Coordinator Administration

13. Qualifications of Academic Staff

Academic Advisory Board

Prof HJ Joubert BSc (UP); TDHE (NKNWUP); FDE (CEFT); BEd (UP); MEd (UP); PhD (UP)
(Academic Head)
Prof K Bipath BA, TDHE, BEd, MEd (UJ) , DEd (UJ)

Prof P du Plessis BA (Unisa); BEd Hons (Unisa); MEd (RAU); PhD (UP)

Prof LM Swanepoel BA (UFS), HED (UFS), BEd Hons (UFS) MA (UFS), D.LITT (UFS)

Prof HJ van Vuuren BA (UFS), HDE (UFS), BA Hons (UFS), BEd (UFS) MEd (UFS), PhD (NWU)
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Dr D Naidu BA (University of Westville), HED (Unisa), BEd (Unisa), FDE (Rand Afrikaans
University), MEd (Rand Afrikaans University), PhD (Wits)
Dr JW van Rooyen BSc (UP), TDHE (NKP), BSc Hons (RAU), BEd (UP), MEd (UP), PhD (UP)

Ms M Frazer National Diploma Marketing (Technical Witwatersrand), BTech Marketing

(UNISA), Masters in Commercial Marketing Management (UJ), Professional
Diploma in Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing Institute)

Academic Staff

Dr A du Plessis BEd, BEd Hons, MEd, DEd

(Academic Programme
Coordinator)
Dr JG Drotsky BA (HDE), BA (Hons), MA, D.Litt

Dr Z Made BA, BA Hons, MEd, DLitt

Dr M Snyman BA (Ed), BA (Hons: Afrikaans), MEd, DEd

Ms FC Piet PTC, BA, BA Hons, MA

Ms K Fernandes BEd

Miss M D Leshabane BA, BA Hons, MA in African Languages

Ms M Lombard BEd, BEd Hons, MEd, PhD

Ms R Mogapi SPTD, BTech
Ms Y Műller BEd, BEd Honours
Mr MM Nyambi Further Diploma in Education Management (FDE), MEd
Ms E Ras Programme in Reception Year Teaching, National Diploma Educare, LLB, BLC
Mrs WJC Sephton Hoër Onderwys Diploma (Pre-primary & Junior primary work), BEd Hons
(Educational Management)
Ms NS Sithole BA, BA Hons, MA
Miss KC Slinda Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Senior and FET), BA, BA Hons
Ms N Stemela BA, BA Hons

Mrs L van der Westhuizen Teacher’s Diploma, BA, BA Hons, MPhil

Ms A van Eeden HED, BEd Hons ECD
Mrs Y van Staden HBED (Inclusive Education and Barriers to Learning), HOD Pre-and Junior
Primary (ECD) Diploma
Mrs L Viljoen BEd, BEd Hons

For a comprehensive list of services offered by the Edutel Group, visit our website at:
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