School of Education Varsity College

School of Education Varsity College

The IIE’s Varsity College School of Education is a part of The IIE’s Faculty of Social Sciences.

Teachers play a vital role in shaping future generations as they sculpt our leaders of tomorrow. The School of Education (SoE), is dedicated to and focused on preparing young, dynamic and skilled future teachers for a lifelong and successful career in education.

The IIE BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching and IIE BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching degrees equip a new generation of teachers for the 21st century classroom. Innovation in teaching methods and setting trends in education, is what sets The IIE’s Varsity College apart. Our qualified, professional and experienced SoE team is passionate about establishing and nurturing a thorough grounding in the key disciplines of each teaching phase.

Throughout their degree, aspiring student teachers are mentored by this professional team. What is important to note is that each year of The IIE’s BEd qualifications has a Teaching Experience component.

This critical component exposes students to diverse educational settings which ensures that they develop the practical skills essential for excellence in teaching. It also includes an element of service-learning which gives the students the unique opportunity to demonstrate their civic responsibilities

Full Time Programmes

IIE Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

An undergraduate professional qualification aimed at preparing graduates to teach children from Grades R to 3.

IIE Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

An undergraduate professional qualification aimed at preparing graduates to teach children from Grades 4 to 7