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Life Orientation

EDEN CHARTWELL

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Source domain: edenschools.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document explains the Life Orientation subject in South African schools, particularly within the FET Phase. It outlines that Life Orientation is a compulsory, inter-disciplinary subject focused on personal, social, and emotional development, with no external examination but internal assessments and portfolio-based moderation. Students must complete 5 internal tasks annually and at least 1 external certificate (preferably 2) per year, totaling 15 tasks by Grade 12, with a minimum pass mark of 40%. The subject is essential for university admission.

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educational task requirementOngoing

Completion of 5 internal tasks per year in Life Orientation

Students in Grades 10 to 12 must complete five internal tasks each year, including practical demonstration activities, as part of their Life Orientation assessment. These tasks are assessed internally by the teacher and must be recorded in the student's portfolio.

Who it is for
Grade 10 to 12 students
How to act on it
Complete five internal tasks annually as assigned by the Life Orientation teacher, including practical demonstrations, and maintain records in the portfolio.
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Students must cover 5 internal tasks per year from Grade 10 to 12 which include practical demonstration activities.
portfolio submission for moderationNot applicable

Submission of a portfolio for external moderation in Grade 12

Each student must compile all Life Orientation assessments into a portfolio that will be externally moderated during their Grade 12 year. This includes all internal tasks and external certificates completed from Grade 10 to 12.

Who it is for
Grade 12 students
How to act on it
Compile all internal and external assessment work into a portfolio and submit it for external moderation in Grade 12.
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All assessment must be kept in the Student’s Portfolio which will be externally moderated in his/her Grade 12 year.
external certification requirementOngoing

Obtaining at least 1 external certificate per year in Life Orientation

Students must earn at least one external certificate annually (preferably two) in Life Orientation. These certificates are part of the assessment process and contribute to the total of 15 tasks by Grade 12.

Who it is for
Grade 10 to 12 students
How to act on it
Earn at least one external certificate per year through approved programs or assessments related to Life Orientation.
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They also have to do at least 1 external certificate (preferably 2) per year.

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Places

Gauteng

Parties

The subject is essential

Key Takeaways

  • FET Phase
  • compulsory subject
  • no external examination
  • internal assessment
  • 5 internal tasks per year
  • 1-2 external certificates per year
  • 15 tasks by Grade 12
  • pass mark: 40%
  • university entry requirement
  • portfolio moderation in Grade 12
  • Eden Schools
  • NCS Document
  • South African schools