Grades R - 9
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School is compulsory from the beginning of the year in which the learner turns seven until the end of Grade 9 or of the year in which the learner turns 15 (whichever comes first). This stage is called General Education and Training and falls into three phases:
FOUNDATION PHASE This phase focuses on literacy, numeracy and life skills. In Grade 3 learners start to learn an additional language. INTERMEDIATE PHASE This phase focuses on five learning programmes:
SENIOR PHASE During this phase learners have to master:
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You can find out which public schools are in your area by using the WCED's Find-a-School search facility. WHAT DOES IT COST? Each school's governing body in consultation with the parents determines school fees. Parents are required to pay school fees and must apply for exemption or partial exemption if they are cannot pay the fees in full. Details on fees and exemptions can be obtained from schools. You can also read more online. |
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GOVERNMENT BODY:
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Western Cape Education Department (Provincial Government of the Western Cape) |
The content on this page was last updated on 25 February 2004
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