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Stage 1-3

Equivalent to grades 1 – 3

This is the start of a student’s exciting educational adventure!

Stage 1-3 is focused on building a strong foundation to assist students in their educational journey. Strong foundations are imperative for all students’ future learning endeavours. The stage 1-3 learning programme is focused on linguistics, mathematics, integrated sciences and the Cambridge reading adventures series. Core competencies are developed though fun, creative and playful learning strategies.

In addition to the above, students have music, art and language enrichment lessons each week.

Due to the nature of stage 1-3 at BRC, a student can stay in the foundation phase until they are truly ready to commence to the next stage of their educational journey. The leap between the foundation phase and intermediate learning phase at any educational institution is a giant leap for students, let alone those who require more time to master certain concepts.

Stage 4-6

Equivalent to grades 4-6

In stage 4-6 there is a greater focus on technical and academic skills. In stage 4-6 the standard of learning becomes more complex and challenging. Stage 4-6 students are introduced to new concepts such as time management, study and goal setting skills. During this stage, students become exposed to more advanced assessments such as tests and exams. Stage 4-6 students spend a great deal of time on mastering critical thinking, independent reflection, collaboration and communication, the core competencies required for success within the British International pathway.

Subjects include:

English First Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Science
History
Geography

In addition to the above, students have music, language enrichment, Cambridge reading adventures, physical education, personal enrichment and art lessons scheduled weekly.

Stage 7&8/Foundation 1&2

Equivalent to grades 7-8

Learners in stage 7&8, better known as Foundation 1 and Foundation 2, strictly follow the British International curriculum. In stage 8/Foundation 2, learners will slowly begin to work towards preparing for the International GCSE program. The foundation built during these two years is instrumental to success in the International GCSE program that follows.

Subjects include:

English First Language
Afrikaans Second Language
Mathematics
Science (Chemistry, Physics and Biology)
History
Geography
Global perspectives: Cambridge global perspectives series for students stage 7-AS Level: teaching skills students will use their whole life. This series develops life skills such as researching, analysing information, critical thinking, independent thinking, reflection, collaboration and communication

Assessment in these stages are both formative and summative in nature. Regular check-points are plotted throughout the academic year to pro-actively monitor student progress.

Foundation 1&2 students are also scheduled for Music, art, language enrichment, personal enrichment, physical education and the Cambridge reading adventures series each week.

International GCSE Phase

An 18 Month program. During Year 1 and Year 2 (Stage 9 & Stage 10): Learners take 6 subjects

In GCSE, learners will start preparing intensively for the GCSE examinations which will take place after 18 months in year 10. These are completed and marked at an accredited British International examination center. Our students start IGCSE earlier (in Grade 9) to ensure excellent results and enough time to master the programme. Starting in year 9, allows students to spend more time on AS Levels, which is significantly more challenging than IGCSE.

The GCSE qualifications provide a solid foundation for higher level courses such as A and AS Levels. A minimum requirement for RSA Matriculation Certificate is: 4 GCSE and 1 AS subject. But, BRC recommends 6 IGCSE subjects and 5 AS Level subjects to ensure University exemption.

We currently offer the following subjects for the GCSE’s: *The subjects selected must include two different languages, English 1st Language being compulsory. No student with fewer subjects than five IGCSE subjects will be awarded an ICE certificate. Any additional subjects that a student wishes to take that is not offered by BRC, may be done in their own personal capacity.

English First Language
Afrikaans Second Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
History
Geography
Business Studies

In addition to the above, all BRC students need to take the Cambridge global perspectives support subject. This series is focused on teaching skills students will use their whole life. This series develops life skills such as researching, analysing information, critical thinking, independent thinking, reflection, collaboration and communication.

Students working through the International GCSE program are expected to commit to making a consistent effort with their learning. Students are expected to complete all tasks and assignments on time, prepare thoroughly for tests and mock examinations, and to follow the recommendations of their educators when additional efforts are required. Spending sufficient time on mastering content outside of school time is paramount to a students success at GCSE level.

AS Levels

Equivalent to Grade 12: Learners take 5 – 6 subjects

At AS level, learners will be in their final 12-18 months of their schooling and will intensively prepare for their final examinations. These are written and assessed at accredited British International exam centers. Students work towards mastering AS Levels and A Levels during their Grade 11 and 12 years.

The following subjects will be continued from International GCSE level:

English First Language
Afrikaans Second Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
History
Geography
Business Studies

Students working through the AS level program are expected to commit to making a consistent effort with their learning. Students are expected to complete all tasks and assignments on time, prepare thoroughly for tests and mock examinations, and to follow the recommendations of their educators when additional efforts are required. Spending sufficient time on mastering content outside of school time is paramount to a students success at AS level.

Parental support in supervising and assisting students with studying at home is imperative. BRC provides training and support to all families on how to approach the above.

*Note: for most students, AS levels are completed more successfully over two years. It is not advisable to sit for external exams with less than 12 dedicated months of exam preparations. Stronger students may add A Level subjects in their second year of AS Levels, this is however, not necessary for university exemption in South Africa.