Our learning philosophy is one of academic discovery and exploration. We encourage students to extend their ability with relevant programmes and initiatives through the National Curriculum Framework.


Students have opportunities to direct their own learning using a constructivist approach through which they often exceed their own expectations. This preparatory education programme is an essential process that equips learners in a smooth transition to High School.

We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s education: in fact, relationship-building between parent, child and teacher is imperative.


The ongoing professional development of our staff remains a critical part of our ability to provide quality education to every student. Our teachers attend workshops, networking events such as regional subject/phase-related meetings, and group conferences where best practice principles are shared.

Foundation Phase: Grade 1 to Grade 3

Intersen Phase: Grade 4  to Grade 7

Academics

Grade 1 – 3 Subjects


Formal Schooling starts in earnest with the following subjects being on offer:


  • English (HL)
  • Afrikaans and IsiZulu (FAL)
  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills
  • EdTech (Resolute Robotics & Digital Literacy) 
  • Music & Art 
  • Physical Education 

Grade 4 - 6 Subjects


  • English (Home Language) 
  • Afrikaans or IsiZulu (First Additional Language)
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences: History and Geography 
  • EdTech (Resolute Robotics & Digital Literacy) 
  • Music & Art 
  • Physical Education 
  • Life Skills

Grade 7 Subjects


  • English (Home Language)
  • Afrikaans or IsiZulu (First Additional Language)
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences: Life Science
  • Natural Sciences: Physical Science
  • Social Sciences: History and Geography 
  • EdTech (Resolute Robotics & Digital Literacy) 
  • Creative Arts
  • EMS
  • Life Orientation

Assessments and Reports 

We are a three-term school and we run our Academic Programme on three Academic Cycles.
 
At Pinnacle College Kyalami we assess the Students on a continuous basis so as to be able to remedy any areas of concern as soon as possible during each Academic Cycle. 

Foundation Phase | Grades 1 – 3


  • A progress report is issued at the end of the 2nd and 3rd Term.
  • These are supplemented by Parent Interviews at the end of the 1st Term and a Student Lead Conference during the 3rd Term.

Intermediate Phase | Grades 4 – 7


At the end of each of the Academic Cycle:

  • 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 Tests.
  • Cycle 3 is based on continuous classwork assessments from Term 3 and the Final Tests at the end of the year.
  • Parents Evenings are held in Term 1 and Term 2, while Student Lead Conferences are held in the 3rd Term.