ufs.ac.za Apply Senior Phase English FAL Certificate Online : University of the Free State

Organisation : University of the Free State
Facility : Senior Phase English FAL Certificate Online
Location : Bloemfontein
Website : https://www.ufs.ac.za/

Apply Senior Phase English FAL Certificate Online :

Overview :
** Complete your qualification in as few as 18-20 months and lead change in your community
** This fully online programme enables educators to advance through increased knowledge, problem solving exercises, and practical applications.

Related : University of the Free State Apply Online Intermediate Phase Certificate : www.southafricain.com/7560.html

** The skills learned can be used immediately in the classroom and ACT completion certifies teachers as fully qualified according to South Africa’s Department of Basic Education. Currently fully qualified teachers wanting to work in different content areas or grade levels can also expand their current credentials by completing the ACT in their desired area of teaching.

** Students complete the certificate programme via a 100% online format, so no travel or contact sessions are required.
** There are no formal exams; student progress is measured through online assessments based on demonstrating methods and procedures to be used in the professional management of learning within defined contexts.

** National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6 competences are organised into nine consecutive 8-week sessions.
** These are designed to meet the practical needs of working educators, and include online tutors and technology support.
** Students can enrol in, and pay for, one session at a time.
** This certificate programme can be completed, on a part-time student basis, in as few as 18-20 months.

Course Modules :

Admissions :
** Are you interested in completing this certificate online? Please read the following professional and technology requirements for admission to the programme.

Professional requirements for admission :
** Admission to the Advanced Certificate in Teaching is subject to the General Rules for Undergraduate Qualifications.
** In addition, applicants must adhere to the requirements of the Faculty of Education and the Specific Requirements of the Discipline.

The following Specific Requirements apply :
1) The minimum qualification admission requirement is an approved and recognised professional teaching qualification evaluated as REQV 13
2) Practising teacher (currently employed as a teacher)

3) In possession of a recognised professional teaching qualification at minimum NQF Exit level 5 or equivalent, which includes having :
a. A Teacher’s Diploma; or
b. National Professional Diploma in Education; or
c. Equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification; or
d. A 480-credit Bachelor of Education at NQF Level 7 (in a different phase or specialisation); or
e. An applicable Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (in a different phase or specialization)

4) Teachers who enrol for the qualification must provide proof that they either teach Senior Phase or have access to an Senior Phase classroom for the duration of the programme.
5) Have access to the Internet and a laptop. Laptop spesifications

Technology requirements for admission :
** A laptop, as part of the equipment a student needs for the programme, is compulsory. ICT forms an integral part of the ACT programme.
** You will be provided the opportunity to buy a laptop through Eduloan® at an exceptional competitive price on the Student Technology Program (STP).

** General information is available at .eduloan.co.za/
** The laptops purchased through the STP initiative come pre-loaded with the necessary anti-virus and processing software.
** However, purchasing of a laptop through Eduloan® is not compulsory.
** A student in the ACT program is free to purchase a laptop from any service provider.

Calendar :
Starting your programme :
** The Advanced Certificate in Teaching Senior Phase English FAL online programme is designed as an efficient and accelerated means for educators to advance in their qualification level via an online platform.

** To provide the maximum opportunity for students to complete their certificates, the academic calendar for the programme is organised into multiple admit term starts per year.
** Each start date has accompanying application and payment deadlines that must be met before the student can begin.

Please see the calendar below for scheduled start dates and deadlines :

Tuition Fees :
** The ACT online programmes are designed to be affordable for educators, saving time and money compared to other formats. Tuition fees are calculated per 8-week session. Students can enrol in, and pay for, each consecutive session as studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.

Tuition :
** Per 8-week session – R2 435
** ACT – Senior Phase online programme (9 sessions) – R21 915 (total tuition)
** International students pay an annual levy for 2017.

The amounts are as follows :
International students (SADC countries): R2 800
International students (non-SADC countries): R4 020