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Laerskool Stellenbosch's official language policy, approved on 5 October 2024, states that Afrikaans is the language of instruction

Listed as “Taalbeleid”

STELLENBOSCH LAERSKOOL

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Source domain: laerskoolstellenbosch.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

Laerskool Stellenbosch's official language policy, approved on 5 October 2024, states that Afrikaans is the language of instruction. The school guarantees learners' constitutional right to choose their language of instruction if it is practically feasible, but prioritizes Afrikaans due to available resources. The policy mandates that English and Xhosa be offered as additional languages, promotes equitable teaching time for all languages, and requires assessments in Afrikaans unless specified otherwise. It also commits to communication with non-Afrikaans-speaking parents where possible.

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Choice of language of instruction for learners

Learners at Laerskool Stellenbosch have the right to choose their language of instruction if it is practically feasible. The school will consider requests based on the learner’s proficiency and the impact on other learners. Afrikaans remains the primary language of instruction due to available resources.

Who it is for
learners at Laerskool Stellenbosch and their parents
How to act on it
Submit a request to the school principal or governing body for instruction in a language other than Afrikaans, ensuring practical feasibility and fairness to other learners.

The document's recorded date is 5 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.

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Die vordering van leerders wat genoegsaam bedrewe is in die taal van onderrig van die skool, behoort nie vertraag te word weens die toepassing van spesiale taalvaardigheidsprogramme of die toedeling van bykomende tyd aan leerders met onvoldoende bedrewenheid in die betrokke taal van onderrig nie. Leerders mag nie benadeel word deur ’n ander leerder of groep leerders se keuse van ’n ongewone of vreemde taal van onderrig nie.

Facts

Places

Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • 5 October 2024
  • Afrikaans
  • language of instruction
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • language assessment in Afrikaans
  • equitable allocation of time for language subjects
  • right to choose language of instruction
  • practical feasibility
  • record of requests for instruction in other languages
  • Laerskool Stellenbosch
  • Beheerliggaam
  • skoolhoof
  • Suid-Afrikaanse Skolewet (Wet 84 van 1996)
  • Grondwet van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika
  • Wes-Kaapse Talewet (Wet 13 van 1998)
  • Wes-Kaapse Provinsiale Wet op Skoolonderwys (Wet 12 van 1997)