Grade R UNISA Diploma 2025/2026

Grade R UNISA Diploma. Below is a piece of constructive information on the Grade R UNISA Diploma Course offered in the 2025/2026 Academic year.

Grade R UNISA Diploma is one of the best courses offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA). Details required to apply to study Grade R UNISA Diploma in Teaching at UNISA can be found in the 2025/2026 UNISA Prospectus.

Applicants should carefully read the UNISA Requirements before they apply for the 2025/2026 UNISA Online Application.

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UNISA Diploma in Grade R Teaching

Qualification code:	90173
NQF level:	6
Total credits:	360
SAQA ID:	117406
APS/AS:	18

Maximum time to complete this qualification:

8 years

Grade R UNISA Diploma Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least a 40% in the language of teaching and learning,

a Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with a diploma entry endorsement or equivalent and at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning. A Level 4 or Level 5 Certificate,

a Diploma in Early Development may also be presented for admission and assessment pertaining to advanced credit standing with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement, as prescribed by institutions accredited to offer learning programmes that lead to the attainment and awarding of the qualification.
In addition, proof of employment in Grade R is required as per the Department of Basic Education requirement of the qualification.

The qualification will only be offered until 2027 and the last year for intake will be 2025.

Student fees and funding your studies

Grade R UNISA Diploma Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

R120 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Apply for admission to read Grade R UNISA Diploma

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) are closed.

Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

Curriculum / modules

The curriculum information for this qualification will be available closer to the registration phase.

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