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Webpage from Dainfern College, a South African independent school, highlighting its innovative educational approach

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DAINFERN COLLEGE

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is a webpage from Dainfern College, a South African independent school, highlighting its innovative educational approach. It describes initiatives such as flexible classrooms, the Xtend-it programme for Grades 8 and 9, technology integration including BYOT (Bring Your Own Device), and inquiry-based learning. The college emphasizes 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy through curriculum innovation and modern teaching methods.

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curriculum programmeOngoing

Grade 8 and 9 Xtend-it programme

This innovative programme for Grades 8 and 9 at Dainfern College is designed based on the latest educational thinking from Finland. It focuses on flexible learning, student agency, and modern teaching methods to develop 21st-century skills.

Who it is for
students in Grades 8 and 9 at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Enrolment into Dainfern College as a Grade 8 or Grade 9 student; participation is automatic upon acceptance into the college's junior preparatory stream.
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The Grade 8 and 9 Xtend-it programme that is based on the latest educational thinking to come out of Finland is an example of curriculum changes
teaching methodologyOngoing

Inquiry-Based Learning

Dainfern College uses inquiry-based learning to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent research skills among students by encouraging them to explore real-world questions and challenges.

Who it is for
students at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Students participate in inquiry-based learning through structured academic programmes across subjects.
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Inquiry-based learning
technology access policyOngoing

BYOT (Bring Your Own Device) Policy

Students at Dainfern College are encouraged to bring their own devices to support digital learning, with integration of Google platforms such as Google Classroom to enhance collaboration and productivity.

Who it is for
students at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Students must purchase and bring their own device suitable for educational use; compliance is required for participation in digital learning activities.
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Technology & BYOT / BYOD
learning environmentOngoing

Flexible Classrooms

Dainfern College offers flexible classroom environments that support modern, dynamic teaching and learning. These spaces are designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and adaptability in education.

Who it is for
students and staff at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Access is granted through enrolment at Dainfern College and participation in academic programmes.
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Flexible Classrooms

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Parties

The college

Key Takeaways

  • Innovation
  • Dainfern College
  • Grade 8 and 9 Xtend-it programme
  • Flexible Classrooms
  • BYOT
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • 2019
  • Round Square
  • Discovery Framework
  • Google platforms
  • Flipped classroom
  • Makerspaces
  • South Africa
  • Johannesburg
  • 96 Broadacres Drive
  • Dainfern College
  • Grade 8
  • Grade 9
  • Finland
  • Round Square
  • Discovery Framework
  • Google Classroom
  • BYOT
  • Xtend-it programme
  • Johannesburg
  • South Africa