By obtaining this qualification at the North-West Method of Delivery

University (NWU) you will accelerate your career

and improve your effectiveness and efficiency in the Students who are unable to enrole at one of the NWU
classroom. campuses for a contact programme in Education may enrol
for the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) through the
Unit for Distance Learning.
The North-West University:
The programme is presented with scheduled whiteboard
is one of a few worldwide universities that has a strong contact sessions at selected study centres and the use
contact-, as well as a distance learning mode of delivery; of the NWU’s eFundi Learning Management platform.
Examinations for students in the distance-learning mode
is an internationally recognised university with an are written at NWU examination centres.
international student body from at least 68 countries;
All examinations are conducted at exam centres, with
is the third largest university in South Africa with more
NWU staff setting the examination papers and assessing
than 54 000 students;
answer scripts, thus ensuring that all students have met
the required module and programme outcomes. Distance
has some of the best academic support programmes in
Learning studies are only available in English as a medium
92,9% Africa resulting in a success rate of 92,9% by our
of instruction.
students; and

is one of the best tertiary education institutions for

education towards a professional career according to Cost and Financial Assistance
the 2022 rankings by the Times Higher Education
(THE) World Rankings. All fees are annually adapted. Study fees are based on
modules and students pay per module and not for the
Teacher Education at the North-West University has had a course as a whole: https://wfp-lb1-rh7.nwu.ac.za/study-
proud history since 1919, and the Faculty of Education is fee-cost-estimation/insecure.
now the largest provider of contact and distance learning
in South Africa. The fact that so many teachers choose to Contact pc-studyfees@nwu.ac.za to obtain a quotation.
upgrade their professional qualifications with us, and that
so many prospective students apply for entry to the BEd
and our other programmes says something. We think it says
something about…

Advanced The quality of the work done in our programmes

(grounded, professional, critical and academic);

Certificate in The attention paid to students by our staff in regards

to our study guidance and assistance (dedicated, caring,

Teaching (ACT) professional academics and administrators);

The quality of student life and development

offered by the faculty itself (social, sport, integrated
Delivered by the North-West University.
development and community engagement);

The great reputation enjoyed by our students and

graduate teachers who are commended to us by schools
throughout the country.
It all starts here®
Programme Specifications for the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) Contact Information
Programme of study Duration Career Opportunities Admission requirements 060 070 2606

018 299 4000 / 018 285 5900

ACT Foundation Phase 1 - 2 years The ACT programme is a qualification for A recognised professional 3
Programme Code: 4BL F01 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of year teaching qualification, 0860 1mynwu
qualified teachers and focuses on the following BEd, BEd Hons or MEd,
studies@mynwu.info / DistancePotch@nwu.ac.za
ACT Intermediate Phase 1 - 2 years target group of teachers: Advanced Diploma in
Students who choose to study ACT • Teachers in possession of a three-year (or Education, PGCE or Higher http://www.distance.nwu.ac.za
intermediate Phase can choose any longer) teaching qualification (it is the only Postgraduate Diploma in
NWU-North-West University
two of the following specialisations: programme students with NPDE can follow Teaching, Higher Diploma in
Programme Code: in order to continue their studies)who Education (PDT or SDT) or a @theNWU
Life Skills 4BM F01 would like to upgrade to REQV 14/NQF6. Teacher’s Diploma, National
@NWUNorthWestUniversity
Mathematics 4BM F02 • Teachers in the Intermediate, Senior Professional Diploma in
Science and Technology 4BM F03 and FET Phases who want to specialise Education (NPDE, NQF level 5). @thenwu
Social Sciences 4BM F04 in a teaching subject not studied in a
prior professional teaching qualification Students need access to
ACT Senior Phase 1 - 2 years (retraining). a laptop and Wi-Fi as the
Students choose one specialisation. • Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Advanced Certificate in
Programme Code: Senior Phase and FET Phase teachers in Teaching moves to an online
Economic and Management 4BS F01 possession of a prior teaching qualification, mode of delivery.
Life Orientation 4BS F03 but who did not specialise in the phase
Mathematics 4BS F04 they are now teaching, who now have
Social Science 4BS F06 acquired appropriate background and want
Technology 4BS F07 to strengthen their knowledge and skills by
completing this formal CPD qualification.
ACT FET Phase 1 - 2 years • Teachers who want to strengthen their field
Students choose one specialisation of specialisation in a subject and/or phase
Programme Code: studied in an initial three-year diploma in
Life Orientation 4BT F05 education or a NPDE.
Mathematics 4BT F06
Mathematics Literacy 4BT F07

Disclaimer: Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general

fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction purposes and the North-
West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide.