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High School

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The IEB offers a wide variety of subjects and allows flexibility within the syllabus, making sure that examinations are in line with international requirements. The IEB is recognised at all tertiary institutions in South Africa and IEB learners are accepted at universities across the world.

Students are required to respect our staff, our rules, our Code of Conduct, including our dress code, as well as themselves and their peers. Staff treat students with respect and demonstrate fair discipline.


We are a secular school that acknowledges and respects the diversity of the faiths represented on campus. It is our firm belief that stable, uninterrupted schooling is the most effective way to ensure solid academic results, a wide range of social skills, and a sense of responsibility. Our students are prepared for further education and employment.ph

Academics

THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE COVERED FROM GRADE 8 AND 9


• English (Home Language)

• Afrikaans / isiZulu (First Additional Language)

• Mathematics

• Life Orientation

• Accounting and Business Studies

• Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences & Life Sciences)

• Social Sciences (History & Geography)

• Technology

• Visual Arts and Dramatic Arts

• Ed Tech

• Robotics and Coding

GRADE 10 - 12


Compulsory subjects:

• English (Home Language)

• Afrikaans / isiZulu (First Additional Language)

• Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy

• Life Orientation

 

Electives:

• Accounting

• Computer Applications Technology (CAT)

• Information Technology (IT)

• Life Sciences (Biology)

• History

• Business Studies

• Visual Arts

• Dramatic Arts

• Physical Sciences

• Geography

• Further Studies Mathematics (AP Mathematics)

• Further Studies English (AP English)

Assessments and Reports 

We run our Academic Programme on three Academic Cycles.

 

At Pinnacle College Kyalami we assess the students on a continuous basis to be able to remedy any areas of concern as soon as possible during each Academic Cycle. 


High School Grades 8 – 12

 

  • A progress report is issued at the end of each of the Academic Cycles.
  • Cycle 1 is based on continuous classwork assessments from Term 1 & Term 2
  • Cycle 2 is based on continuous classwork assessments from Term 2 & Term 3 and the Mid-Year Examinations.
  • Cycle 3 is based on continuous classwork assessments from Term 3 & and the Final Examinations at the end of the year.
  • Matric Students write an additional set of Preliminary Exams.

 

Parents Evenings are held in Term 1 and Term 2, while Student Lead Conferences are held in the 3rd Term.