At the University of the Witwatersrand, all teacher education classes take place at the Wits School of Education (WSoE). Students at the WSoE can benefit from over 100 years of experience in teacher education. After completing their Bachelor of Education, teacher candidate students enter a PGCE course (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) to become a fully qualified teacher in South Africa.

Wits University is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and its commitment to social justice in Africa and beyond. The university consists of five faculties: Business Administration, Law, and Management - Engineering - Medicine - Humanities - Natural sciences.