Webpage from Dainfern College's website detailing the Music subject offering in its High School
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IEB Music as Eighth Subject (After-School Option)
Students may choose to take the IEB Music curriculum as an optional eighth subject, with lessons held after school hours. This allows students to pursue additional academic depth in music while maintaining their core timetable.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 to 12 students at Dainfern College
- How to act on it
- Enrol through the standard high school academic registration process at Dainfern College
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The IEB curriculum can also be selected as an optional eighth subject where lessons are offered after school hours.
External Practical Music Programme (ABRSM, Trinity College, or UNISA)
Students may complete an external music assessment through ABRSM, Trinity College of London, or UNISA. This programme requires a Grade 7 practical exam by June of Grade 12 and a Grade 5 (UNISA) or Grade 6 (ABRSM/Trinity) theory exam. Results are recorded on the National Senior Certificate with an asterisk.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 to 12 students at Dainfern College who are pursuing external music qualifications
- How to act on it
- Register with one of the approved external bodies (ABRSM, Trinity College of London, or UNISA) and meet the required grade standards by specified deadlines
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Students must complete Grade 7 practical and Grade 5/6 theory exams by specified deadlines in Grade 12, with results recorded on their National Senior Certificate with an asterisk.
IEB Music Curriculum (Timetabled Elective)
Students at Dainfern College can enrol in the IEB Music curriculum as a timetabled elective subject starting in Grade 10. The course includes practical, written, and listening components and spans Grades 10 to 12. It is designed to build a body of musical work over three years.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 to 12 students at Dainfern College
- How to act on it
- Enrol through the standard high school academic registration process at Dainfern College
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The IEB Music curriculum is offered as a timetabled IEB elective subject. Students commence with the IEB programme in Grade 10 and build up a body of work across Grade 10, 11 and 12.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- IEB Music curriculum
- Grade 10 to 12
- Grade 5-6 standard in instrument by Grade 12
- ABRSM
- Trinity College of London
- UNISA
- Grade 7 practical exam by June of Grade 12
- Grade 5 UNISA or Grade 6 ABRSM/Trinity theory
- Theory exam not earlier than October of Grade 11
- Final practical exam in September/October of Grade 12
- External programme as eighth subject only
- Asterisk on NSC for external assessment
- One external body only (ABRSM, Trinity, or UNISA)
- Contact: Zelda Martin, Head of High School Music
- Dainfern College
- IEB
- ABRSM
- Trinity College of London
- UNISA
- Zelda Martin
- Johannesburg