Grade 9 Compulsory Subjects

• English HL
• Afrikaans / isiZulu / Sepedi (First Additional Languages to choose from)
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation
• Natural Sciences (Physical Science and Life Sciences)
• Social Sciences (Geography and History)
• Technology
• Economic Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics and Business Studies)
• Creative Arts

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Choice of Subjects for Grade 10 to Grade 12

Selection of subjects by Grade 9 Learners for the FET Phase depart from the compulsory learning subjects offered in Grade 9 class. For Grades 10 - 12, Academy provides for 2 learning Areas of Specialization, i.e. COMMERCE and SCIENCE educational streams.

Mathematical Literacy subject is not offered in the school (all Grades),

Information Technology subject is a new subject added to the school in the FET Phase,

Selection of subjects in the FET is informed by the Learner's pursued path of a particular profession and/or potential studies in the higher institutions of learning.

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Subjects' combination for Grade 10 to Matric

A. Commerce Stream

4 Compulsory subjects:

• English HL
• Afrikaans / isiZulu / Sepedi (FAL selection)
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation

3 Elective subjects directly related to the stream:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Studies

Optional additional subjects:

• Geography
• History
• Computer Applications Technology
• Information Technology (new)

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B. Science Stream:

4 Compulsory subjects:

• English HL
• Afrikaans / isiZulu / Sepedi (FAL selection)
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation

3 Elective subjects directly related to the stream:

• Physical Science
• Life Sciences
• Computer Applications Technology

Optional additional subjects:

• Geography
• History
• Information Technology (new)

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Subjects' choice and career pathing

Grade 9 is an important year in the life of every South African learner, and learner needs to start thinking about possible careers during this grade.

• Parents/Guardians are encouraged to discuss the various options with their children to ensure the appropriate subject choices are made.
• Parents/Guardians can assist their children to make subject choices depending on what the child is interested in doing or the kind of career the child may be considering.
• Further education and Training Colleges and Universities require learners to have particular combinations of subjects in order to study further.
• Choosing the right subjects is only the first step to getting into a university, university of technology or FET College.
• Learners also have to have certain levels of achievement to meet the entry requirements for that particular qualification.
• The bottom line is that the better the Learners perform in all their subjects, the more options they have.
• When Learner applies for further studies at a higher educational institution, they will also consider his/her Grade 11 subject marks before he/she had written the National Senior Certificate.
• In order to obtain a National Senior Certificate a minimum of 7 subjects is required for a learner to complete qualification.

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