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Taught to think, not to the test.
Lessons here start with a question. Strong results follow, but they are not where we begin.
Junior Prep
Ages 5 to 9Grade R to Grade 3Classes of 14 to 16
The early years are for learning to read, to count and to get on with other people. Class teachers know every child well, and specialists teach music, art, a second language and sport.
- An outdoor classroom afternoon every week
- Afrikaans and isiZulu from the first year
- Lunch cooked on site and eaten together
- Aftercare until 5.30 every afternoon
Senior Prep
Ages 10 to 13Grade 4 to Grade 7Classes of 16 to 18
Pupils move from one class teacher to subject specialists. A tutor sees each pupil every day and is the first person parents speak to.
- Science taught in laboratories, by scientists
- Two additional languages, with French as an option
- An afternoon of sport, music or service every day
- A camp or tour in every year
College
Ages 14 to 18Grade 8 to Grade 12Classes of 12 to 20
Pupils choose their own mix of subjects for the final three years and complete a research project of their own. They run societies, mentor younger pupils and help to lead the houses.
- A personal tutor for university and careers
- A research project in the second last year
- Their own centre, with a cafe and study rooms
- Leadership roles in every house and team
Subjects
Every subject below can be taken to matric.
English and languages
English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, French and Mandarin.
Mathematics and computing
Mathematics, advanced mathematics, information technology and computer applications.
Sciences
Physical sciences, life sciences and geography.
Humanities
History, accounting, business studies and economics.
Creative arts
Visual arts, design, dramatic arts and music.
Sport and wellbeing
Life orientation, with games and wellbeing lessons for every year group.
Results and destinations.
Example figures for the demo school. Three years of results are published in full on the policies page.
Support that starts early.
About one pupil in six has some extra help during their time here. It is ordinary, and it is included in the fees.
- Screening for reading and number difficulties in the early years
- One to one and small group teaching in the school day
- Stretch for the most able: olympiads, essay prizes and university classes
- English language support for international boarders
