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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PRE-PRIMARY
GRADE RR
Social & Emotional Development
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Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy & Caring
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Self-worth and Spiritual Guidance
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
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Visual Perceptual Skills
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Auditory Perceptual Skills
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Physical Integration
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Cognitive Skills
Physical Development
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Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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General
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Motor Skills
Language Literacy (First Language - English)
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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
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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
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Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
CAMBRDIGE PRIMARY
GRADES R-3
Social & Emotional Development
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Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy and Spiritual Guidance
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
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Responsibility
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
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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
Fine Motor
General
Sport & Gams
Motor Skills
Language Literacy (First Language - English)
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Listening & Speaking
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Phonics
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Reading & Reviewing
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Handwriting
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Writing
Numeracy
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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
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Afrikaans
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Bible
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Handwriting
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Robotics
Creative Arts
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Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY
GRADES 4-5
Compulsory
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English
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Mathematics
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Social Studies/Global Perspectives
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Science (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
Additional
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Other Languages: Afrikaans & German Foreign Language (Gr 5)
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Art & Design
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Class Music
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Cambridge ICT (Computers)
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Robotics
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Library
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Motor Skills (Gr 4 only)
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Physical Education
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Student Development/Life Skills
CAMBRIDGE
LOWER SECONDARY
GRADE 6-8
Promotional subjects
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English First Language
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Mathematics
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Sciences – Biology; Chemistry; Physics
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Global Perspectives
All students choose one of the following promotional subjects:
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Afrikaans or German
Non-promotional subjects:
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Art and Design
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Digital Literacy
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Physical Education
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Wellbeing (Life Skills)
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Music
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​
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Sciences – Biology; Chemistry; Physics
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Humanities – Computer Science; Geography; Global Perspectives; Music; Art & Design
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Business; Technical & Vocational – Accounting; Business Studies; Economics
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Additional (Non-exam subjects)
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Physical Education
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Religious Education
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED (AS LEVEL)
GRADE 12
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Students may continue with a subject on AS level if the subject was taken on IGCSE level and passed with a minimum of a C symbol on extended level in the IGCSE exam.
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The subject will be offered if a minimum of six students choose the subject. Four AS subjects per student are offered. Special conditions will apply if the student wishes to take more than four subjects, such as:
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Student must have passed with an average of a B symbol in the IGCSE exam;
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If the time tables are able to accommodate the additional subject.
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For external candidates to be admitted as full time students into Gr. 12 (AS):
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C symbol average on IGCSE levelor 4 IGCSE subjects with a C symbol on extended level.
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No English First Language on AS level will be offered to an external candidate.
A LEVEL
GRADE 13
Assessed on a case-by-case basis.