Welcome to SANTS Private Higher Education, where a distinguished legacy of 29 years in education defines our commitment to empowering teachers and educators. Established on 17 November 1997 as the South African National Tutor Services (SANTS), our institution has consistently strived to develop teachers who not only instruct but also make a lasting impact in classrooms.
Over the past quarter-century, SANTS Private Higher Education has played a pivotal role, delivering diverse programmes and qualifications to over 40,000 practitioners and teachers in the education sector. Commencing as a modest organization providing expertise to reorganized provincial education departments, we rapidly evolved. In the early years, we collaborated with these departments to conduct in-service training programmes, establishing a reputation for excellence.
By 2001, propelled by a remarkable track record and escalating demand, we expanded into a Further Education and Training service provider. Our focus shifted toward Early Childhood Development and Continuing Teacher Development programmes. In 2012, marking a significant milestone, SANTS Private Higher Education was registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This transformation solidified our commitment to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes.
The DHET-approved programmes include a Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, a Diploma in Grade R Teaching, a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching, and a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching. Accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), these programmes uphold the highest standards.
As a Distance Higher Education Institution, SANTS Private Higher Education prioritizes addressing the contextual realities of students, especially those in rural areas. Our commitment to providing affordable, quality professional higher education programmes is unwavering. The programmes empower students to teach in their preferred language of learning and teaching (LoLT), offering Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, and Setswana as language electives.
We develop quality, accredited education programmes to equip you to become a highly skilled professional teacher.
- Study from anywhere in South Africa with 100% distance learning and online support
- Affordable tuition fees with flexible payment options
- All study material included in your fees, no additional books need to be purchased.
- 2 Intakes annually (January and July)
- 2 graduation ceremonies a year
- Department of Education recognised and approved qualifications
- Option to transfer credits from previous related qualification’s curriculum
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Application Fee: R250 non-refundable application fee
Registration fee: R2500 (If you are accepted to study at SANTS)
Bursaries: Available for qualifying students
Public Funding: No – Does not accept NSFAS
Need help covering your studies? Visit the How to Fund Your Studies page for more information
- Create your profile on MySANTS
- Fill in your personal information
- Select the programme you wish to apply for
- Upload your supporting documentation
- Pay the R250 non-refundable application fee and upload your proof of payment.
*A reminder to use your ID number as the reference when making payments to SANTS. When applying, your ID number can only be associated with one email address.
Please note, any changes to your contact details must be communicated to SANTS. All application related communication will be sent to the email address and cell phone number you provided at the time of applying to study at SANTS.
Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
1 Year
NQF Exit Level 5
132 Credits
3 Years
NQF Exit Level 6
360 Credits
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
4 Years
NQF Exit Level 7
480 Credits
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase teaching
4 Years
NQF Exit Level 7
480 Credits
At SANTS Private Higher Education, we offer two opportunities annually for you to embark on your educational journey: a January intake and a July intake. To secure admission for the January intake, the closing date is set for 31 October of the previous year. For those aiming to join in July, the closing date for admission is 31 May of the same year.
We encourage prospective students to plan accordingly and submit their applications before the specified deadlines to ensure a smooth and timely enrolment process
Head Office: 3rd Floor, Landmark Building, 13 Umgazi Road, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
Toll free contact number: 0800 872 687
General and Application Enquiries: support@sants.co.za
Our Student Support Department is available weekdays from 09:00 – 16:30.