Academic excellence is a pillar of our approach to education. This is achieved through a student-centred approach to teaching, with a focus on developing individuals encouraged to think critically.
We are affiliated to the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). IEB examinations have been benchmarked against those of the Scottish Highers and NSW (Australia) and students graduating with a good set of matric results are accepted into overseas universities. Our academic program is divided into two phases - General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET), culminating in the National Senior Certificate.
GET (Grade 8 and 9)
8 Compulsory Learning Areas :
Languages (English - home language)
Afrikaans (First Additional language)
Mathematics
Natural Sciences (Science, Biology)
Social Sciences (History, Geography)
Economic and Management Sciences
Technology
Arts and Culture (with compulsory Drama)
Life Orientation
In addition, we offer students optional specialist subjects - Art, Music, Dance, French, Hebrew, isiXhosa and Sports Science.
FET (Grade 10 : 2006; 11 - 2007; 12 - 2008)
Compulsory : English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Choice Subjects (any 3) : Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Accounting, Business Studies, Geography, History, Computer Applications Technology or Information Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Additional Mathematics, French, Xhosa, Hebrew.
Note : under certain conditions immigrant students may be exempted from taking a second South African Language.