Grade 8 – 9
Grades 8 is the first introduction of all young learners to High School. The Grade 8 learners continue with the senior phase of the General Education and Training (GET) band of their school career. During this phase, the Grade 8 and 9 learners master nine learning areas. This provides learners with the opportunity to acquire new skills and gain knowledge. It also assists learners to determine which subjects they will pursue in Grade 10.
The following subjects are offered in Grade 8 and 9:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans/IsiXhosa First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation
• Technology
• Economic Management Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Creative Arts