Academy College™ is an institution established to provide accredited private schooling to elite academy students whose training would be restricted by a traditional curriculum and timetable. The college structure has been developed to represent and support the expertise and services required by its specialist academy partners to deliver excellence within each discipline without compromising academic standards and values.
Academy College™ will be affiliated with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and subscribes to an academic vision of measurable personal empowerment and a strict moral value system. The academic curriculum is defined and implemented by Centurus Colleges™ and its educational philosophy is founded on the holistic development of the individual, encouraging participation in diverse activities distinct from their primary focus on excellence in a specific discipline.
Academy College™ is a fundamental element of the academy environment at the Sport and Art Exchange (SAX) in the Southdowns precinct, Pretoria. Each academy has been chosen on the strength of its founders and key personnel all of whom have established their credentials through success in their field of expertise. Many of the coaches and tutors are recognised as the finest in South Africa, and admission is subject to a rigorous selection process.
Academy College™ comprises several unique components designed to give the students opportunities for growth and personal development. In addition to the academic syllabus, each learner is required to participate in cultural, environmental or adventure co-curricular activities.
The academic curriculum is consistent with contemporary South Africa education scheduled to accommodate the rigorous training programmes of elite academies, and delivered by a staff of educators with experience in academy schooling. Learners are able to choose their curricular path from the following subjects:
In Grade 8 & 9, learners follow the requirements of the National Curriculum Statement, studying the following Learning Areas:
Home Language (English)
First additional Language (Afrikaans)
Mathematics
Natural Sciences (Science & Biology)
Human and Social Sciences (History & Geography)
Economic & Management Sciences
Technology (including Computer Studies)
Arts & Culture
Life Orientation
In addition, as part of the academic day the sports learners study Sports Science and the arts students study either Art, Dance or Music.
Grade 10 12 learners receive tuition in 7 subjects:
Compulsory subjects:
English (Home Language)
Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
A choice of 3 of the following Elective subjects:
Dance Studies
Music
Visual Arts
Sports Science
Physical Science
Business Studies
Computer Applications Technology
History
The life skills programme has been created to focus specifically on the psychological impact of a professional career and developing the skills needed to succeed in a competitive market. Constant evaluation of the students and communication with the coaching staff is essential in understanding the challenges faced by each individual, and this course is operated in close association with the mentoring programme conducted in the academy residences.
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