Academic Senior School

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Academics in Senior School

As an independent school, our girls write the Independent Examinations Board final examinations. Its standards have been benchmarked internationally, allowing our girls the freedom to pursue tertiary education both locally and globally.

While academic excellence is a focal point, we understand the importance of nurturing students holistically. Our dedicated teachers are committed to providing an environment where girls can develop intellectually, emotionally and socially. The teaching staff comprises experienced educators who are experts in their respective subjects and passionate about girls' education.

Subject choices

In Forms I and II, other languages may be chosen as Second Additional Languages at an additional cost to parents. Please contact the school should you wish to discuss this option.

New literacies such as communication in the 21st century, research and design skills, civic literacy, social entrepreneurship, reading and reflection, together with project-based learning, are key areas that form part of the self-eSTEAM programme in Forms I and II.

Form I (Grade 8)

  • English (Home Language)

  • Afrikaans (First Additional Language)

  • isiZulu (First Additional Language)

  • Sesotho (First Additional Language)

  • French (Second Additional Language)

  • Latin (Second Additional Language)

  • Digital literacy

  • Dramatic Arts

  • Geography

  • History

  • Life Orientation

  • Mathematics

  • Music

  • Natural Sciences

  • Physical Education

  • Self-eSTEAM programme

  • Visual Arts

Form II (Grade 9)

  • English (Home Language)

  • Afrikaans (First Additional Language)

  • isiZulu (First Additional Language)

  • Sesotho (First Additional Language)

  • French (Second Additional Language)

  • Latin (Second Additional Language)

  • Accounting

  • Dramatic Arts

  • Geography

  • History

  • Life Orientation

  • Life Sciences

  • Mathematics

  • Music

  • Physical Sciences

  • Technology

  • Self-eSTEAM programme

  • Visual Arts

Forms III to V (Grades 10 to 12)

To qualify for a National Senior Certificate, girls are required to select from the following subjects:

Compulsory:

  • English (Home Language)
  • Life Orientation

Choose one (First Additional Languages):

  • Afrikaans
  • Sesotho
  • isiZulu

Choose one:

  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy

Choose three:

  • Accounting
  • Consumer Studies
  • Dramatic Arts
  • French (Second Additional Language)
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • Latin (Second Additional Language)
  • Life Sciences
  • Music
  • Physical Sciences
  • Visual Arts

Available as additional subjects:

  • Further Studies Mathematics (Advanced Programme Mathematics) from Form III
  • Further Studies English (Advanced Programme English) from Form III

Subjects