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Language policy

Laddsworth Primary SchoolRef: https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/language-policy

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a school “Language policy” for Laddsworth Primary School. It states that English is the medium of instruction and that learners must show sufficient English proficiency for admission. The policy sets weekly time allocations for English and Afrikaans/isiZulu as First Additional Languages in Grades 1–3 and Grades 4–7, including how learners choose between Afrikaans and isiZulu at the end of Grade 3, and notes that the policy is reviewed annually.

Facts

Reference

https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/language-policy

Key Takeaways

  • Organisation: Laddsworth Primary School
  • Medium of instruction: English (LOLT) for all grades
  • Admission requirement: sufficient English proficiency
  • Languages offered: English Home Language; Afrikaans First Additional Language; Zulu (isiZulu) First Additional Language (Grade 4–7 only)
  • Grades 1–3: English instruction 8 hours/week
  • Grades 1–2: Afrikaans instruction 2 hours/week
  • Grade 3: Afrikaans instruction 3 hours/week
  • Grades 4–6: English instruction 6 hours/week
  • Grade 7: English instruction 5 hours/week
  • Grades 4–7: First Additional Language is Afrikaans OR isiZulu
  • Grades 4–6 First Additional Language: 5 hours/week
  • Grade 7 First Additional Language: 4 hours/week
  • End of Grade 3: learners (with parents) select Afrikaans or isiZulu
  • Possible change after Grade 4 selection: may switch with consultation; learner responsible to catch up
  • Parent meetings: held for each grade for 2012; from 2013 with Grade 3 classes
  • Policy alignment: CAPS Foundation Phase (2012) and Intermediate Phase (2013)
  • Policy review: annually
  • Address/contact shown: 1 Winstead Road, Hilton; +27 33 343 3256
  • Laddsworth Primary School
  • CAPS (Curriculum Assessment and Policy Statement)
  • Hilton
  • Parents
  • Principal
  • Class teacher
  • Language teacher