ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
ST GEORGE'S STUDENT ATTRIBUTES
As a Cambridge International School, St George’s upholds the Cambridge Student attributes which refer to five highly desirable habits in learning representing a combination of values, attitudes, motivation, empathy, knowledge and skills. These attributes are based on self-awareness and an understanding of the processes of learning and teaching, not just the outcomes. The Cambridge Student attributes are focused on learning as an activity.
ST GEORGE'S STUDENTS ARE
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Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others.​
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Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others.
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Reflective as students, developing their ability to learn.
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Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
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Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference
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Social & Emotional Development
- Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy & Caring
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Self
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
- Visual Perceptual Skills
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Auditory Perceptual Skills
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Physical Integration
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Cognitive Skills
Physical Development
- Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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General
Language Literacy (First Language - English)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonemic Awareness
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Developing an Awareness of Text & Incidental Reading
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Pre-Writing Skills
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Drawing
Numeracy
- Number Concept Development
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
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Space & Shape (Geometry)
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Measurement
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Data Handling
Knowledge & Skills
Creative Arts
- Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
LITTLE ST GEORGIANS
GRADE RR-R
LOWER PRIMARY
GRADE 1-3
* Grades 1-3 follow the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
Social & Emotional Development
- Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy & Caring
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Self
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
- Visual Perceptual Skills
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Auditory Perceptual Skills
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Physical Integration
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Cognitive Skills
Physical Development
- Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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General
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Sport & Games
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Language Literacy (First Language - English)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonics
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Reading & Reviewing
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Writing
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Language Literacy (Additional Language - Afrikaans)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonics
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Reading (Grade 3 only)
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Writing (Grade 3 only)
Numeracy
- Number Concept Development
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
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Space & Shape (Geometry)
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Measurement
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Data Handling
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Problem Solving
Knowledge & Skills
Creative Arts
- Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
UPPER PRIMARY
GRADE 4-7*
* Grades 4-5 follow the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. Grades 6-7 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary.
Compulsory
English
Afrikaans
German Foreign Language (Gr. 5 - 7)
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Additional
Art & Design
Class Music
Cambridge ICT
Library
Motor Skills (Gr. 4 only)
Physical Education
Religious Education
Student Development/Life Skills
CAMBRIDGE
LOWER SECONDARY
GRADE 8
Compulsory
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English First Language
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Additional Language – Afrikaans, German
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Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Biology
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Additional (Non-exam subjects)
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Art & Design
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Music
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Physical Education
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Life Skills
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Digital Intelligence (DI)
CAMBRIDGE UPPER SECONDARY (IGCSE)
GRADE 9-11
Compulsory
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English First Language
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Additional Language – Afrikaans or German
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Mathematics
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4 Choice Subjects
Students must achieve 55% in Gr 9 as a prerequisite to continue with Extended Level in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.​
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Economics
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Geography
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Accounting
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Art & Design
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Music
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Business Studies
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Computer Science
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Additional (Non-exam subjects)
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Physical Education
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Life Skills
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED (AS LEVEL)
GRADE 12
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Students take a minimum of 4 subjects provided a minimum of a 'C' is achieved in the IGCSE examination.
A LEVEL
GRADE 13
Students must achieve an A in AS Level to be able to take a subject on A Level.
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Subjects offered: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
PRIVATE CANDIDATES FOR CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
LETTER
SUBJECTS
ENTRY FORM
Information letter about the registration of private candidates at our examination cetre.
Subject codes and options offered for IGCSE, AS Level and A Level
Once you have decided to enter as a private candidate please download the entry form. E-mail the completed entry form with your proof of payment to colrecep@stgeorgesnamibia.com