Subject Choice Information
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Choose Afrikaans or Isizulu (First Additional Language)
The pamphlet lists Afrikaans or Isizulu (First Additional Language) as a subject option and states that four aspects are covered: reading & understanding, listening & speaking, and language (with further details continuing beyond the provided excerpt).
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 learners at The King’s School Robin Hills choosing subjects for 2026
- How to act on it
- Use the subject choice process and career guidance/past papers/application information referenced in the pamphlet (sections listed in the index).
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AFRIKAANS OR ISIZULU (FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE) Four aspects are covered: • Reading & understanding • Listening & speaking • Language
Apply/qualify for Further Studies English (IEB)
Further Studies English is offered to learners who are currently achieving an ‘A’ or ‘B’ symbol in English Home Language. It is offered during Grade 11 and Grade 12 outside normal school hours with a 1-hour lesson once a week, and the pamphlet notes that reading the texts and self-study texts is essential. It also states that Further Studies English is recognised as equivalent to UK A levels.
- Who it is for
- Learners currently achieving an ‘A’ or ‘B’ symbol in English Home Language who want Further Studies English in Grade 11–12
- How to act on it
- Meet the stated entry requirement (‘A’ or ‘B’ in English Home Language) and then take Further Studies English during Grade 11 and Grade 12 outside normal school hours.
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Further Studies English is offered to any learner who is currently achieving an ‘A’ or ‘B’ symbol in English Home Language. Further Studies English is offered during Grade 11 and Grade 12 and is offered outside of normal school hours. There is a 1-hour lesson once a week.
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- Document: The King’s School Robin Hills — “Subject Choice Information Pamphlet” for Grade 10 in 2026
- Index lists subjects including English, Further Studies English, Afrikaans or Isizulu, Mathematics (Core Maths), Further Studies Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Geography, History, Hospitality Studies, Information Technology (IT), Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science, Visual Arts, and career guidance/past papers/application info
- Further Studies English entry requirement: learner must currently achieve an ‘A’ or ‘B’ symbol in English Home Language; offered Grade 11–12 outside normal hours with 1 lesson/week
- English (IEB) assessment: Written Portfolio 25%, Oral Portfolio 25%, Final exams 50% (Paper 1 and Paper 2 each 3 hours, 100 marks)
- Afrikaans or Isizulu (IEB) assessment: Written Portfolio 25%, Oral Portfolio 25%, Exam Paper 1 Language 25%, Exam Paper 2 Transactional Writing 25%
- Core Maths (IEB) Grade 12: Paper 1 and Paper 2 each 3 hours; includes formula sheet; Core Maths entry for Grade 10 requires minimum 40% in Grade 9 year-end exam
- Further Studies Maths: 60-minute lesson once a week outside normal hours; requires ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Core Mathematics; extra cost for textbooks/notes billed on school account
- Life Orientation (IEB): no final IEB year-end exam in Grade 12; assessed via portfolio including community service; final IEB examination is in September
- The King’s School Robin Hills
- IEB (Independent Examinations Board)
- UK A levels
- Shakespeare