You must pass matriculation with a Bachelor’s Pass (formerly known as a matriculation with exemption) in order to be admitted to a university:

Bachelor’s degree (previously known as matric with exemption)

  • Pass six of your seven topics.
  • Achieve at least 40% in your native language.
  • Get at least 50% on all four subjects (excluding Life Orientation)
  • Get at least 30% in two additional subjects.

You must speak either English or Afrikaans as one of your languages if you plan to continue your education after high school. This is due to the fact that higher education is taught in either English or Afrikaans.

Admission Points Score (APS) 

Each institution or university of technology has its own minimal entry criteria in addition to these ones. You must submit your grades when you apply to a university because this is how your acceptance into certain programs will be determined. Your grades will be translated to an APS score. To verify the APS requirements, go to the university website.

The point allocation is as follows: 

  • 80% – 100% = 7 points
  • 70% – 79% = 6 points
  • 60% – 69% = 5 points
  • 50% – 59% = 4 points
  • 40% – 49% = 3 points
  • 30% – 39% = 2 points
  • 0% – 29% = 1 point

Your APS score is the result of adding together all of your points. The maximum score you can receive is 42. For undergraduate requirements, theses must meet the following APS minimum scores:

  • Higher Certificate – 15 points
  • Diploma – 18 points
  • Bachelor’s Degree – 21+ points (depending of the qualification)

Which marks are assessed for APS?

Your matriculation grades are evaluated in accordance with the institution’s particular course criteria. On the other hand, an institution might conditionally accept you depending on your Grade 11 grades. This means that the grades you submitted for matric must be on par with or higher than the grades you submitted for Grade 11. 

Which subjects/marks are used?

This will depend on the university and course you are applying for. 

TUT University APS Scores For Teaching

BEd Foundation Phase Teaching At TUT

a National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum accomplishment level of 5 in the home language, 4 in the first language learned outside the home, and at least 4 in math or 5 in mathematical literacy.

Applicants must have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 25 to be considered for this requirement (excluding Life Orientation).

BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching At TUT

To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 25 and level four to at least two of the following subjects: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, History or Geography. 

BEd Senior Phase and FET Teaching At TUT

To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 24 and level four in English and Maths plus level four in subjects relevant to their specialty choices. 

University of Pretoria APS Scores for Teaching

The University of Pretoria offers teaching degrees for the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, and FET phases. 

BEd degrees for Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET Phases give preference to students with an APS of 28 or higher. 

Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education

The requirements are as followings for the relevant subject qualifications: 

  • APS of 20
  • Natural Sciences- 60% for Mathematics 
  • Economics, Management Sciences, and Physical Sciences- 50% for Mathematics

Please note that Mathematical Literacy will be accepted for all other teaching courses. 

WITS University APS Scores For Teaching

You can teach in any South African school and register with the South African Council of Educators with a BEd (SACE).

Every graduate of the program must be proficient in teaching a variety of disciplines, including English, extra languages, and mathematics. Additionally, those who focus on the Intermediate Phase receive training to teach:

  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • The Arts
  • Life Skills
  • Economic Management Sciences

The requirements are as follows: 

  • APS 36
  • English Home Language OR First Additional Language  Level 5
  • Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 5 OR Technical Mathematics Level 5

Wait-listing

Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 31-35 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Additional Selection Criteria

Preference is given to students with higher English results. Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to place availability, academic results, and other entry requirements, where applicable.

University Of Johannesburg APS Scores For Teaching

The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education is devoted to knowledge creation for 21st century education. The Faculty provides introductory teacher education programs in order to achieve this (Bachelor of Education degrees). BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R–3) BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching are the two levels of education required for elementary school teachers (Grades 4-7) Secondary school teacher preparation programs include both FET teaching and BEd in Senior Phase (Grades 7-12). 

The Faculty works to produce teachers through its teacher education programs who are compassionate, responsible, and critically reflective about the who, what, how, and why of teaching in a variety of contexts.

The requirements for Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase for teaching are as follows: 

  • APS 26
  • English Home Language OR First Additional Language  Level 5 (60%)
  • Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 5 OR Technical Mathematics Level 5(60) 

BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) – LIFE ORIENTATION

  • APS 26
  • English as a home language and or English as a first or second additional language Level 5 (60%) 

BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) – BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

  • Accounting- 26 APS
  • Business management- 26 APS
  • Economics- 26 APS
  • English as a home language and or English as a first or second additional language Level 5 (60%) 
  • Mathematics Level 4 (50) 

Please note that Mathematics Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted for this degree. 

BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) – LANGUAGE EDUCATION

  • Minimum APS- 26
  • Afrikaans- Home Language Level 4 (50%) or additional language level 6 (60%)
  • Isixulu- Home Language Level 4 (50%) or additional language level 6 (60%)
  • Sepedi- Home Language Level 4 (50%) or additional language level 6 (60%)