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The document states that Afrikaans is no longer compulsory at Eden Schools, allowing students to choose it based on interest
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Source domain: edenschools.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
The document states that Afrikaans is no longer compulsory at Eden Schools, allowing students to choose it based on interest. It emphasizes that students must study a Home Language and a First Additional Language, with options in Kwa-Zulu Natal including isiZulu or Afrikaans. The subject is taught using a communicative approach, incorporating topical events, and aims to enrich students' cultural understanding and communication skills. The policy change is presented as beneficial for both learners and educators.
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Study Afrikaans as a First Additional Language
Students at Eden Schools can choose to study Afrikaans as their First Additional Language. It is no longer compulsory, so learners may opt in based on personal interest. The subject is taught using a communicative approach, incorporating current events, and aims to enhance cultural understanding and communication skills.
- Who it is for
- students at Eden Schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal
- How to act on it
- Enrol in Afrikaans as a First Additional Language during the school's registration or subject selection process.
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Afrikaans is not compulsory anymore. This is indeed good news, not only for students, but for teachers as well. Now perhaps students who take Afrikaans as a subject will do so because they want to!
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Key Takeaways
- Afrikaans not compulsory
- Home Language Level
- First Additional Language
- Kwa-Zulu Natal
- communicative approach
- 2016-11-16
- Eden Schools
- Eden Schools
- Kwa-Zulu Natal