Curriculum

Curriculum

St Michael’s offers all learning areas as required by the Free State Department of Education, according to the CAPS curriculum up to Grade 9.

From Grades 10-12, learners may choose from a wide variety of subjects. Learners with differing interests and career choices are accommodated.

Our subject package is geared to ensure that every Grade 12 learner can leave school with a Bachelor’s pass (university admission).

Compulsory Subjects

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation

Elective Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Computer Application Technology (CAT)
  • Consumer Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Life Sciences
  • Music
  • Physical Sciences
  • Tourism
  • Visual Art

Eighth Subjects

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Sesotho Second Additional Language
  • Speech and Drama

Learners who wish to take other subjects, e.g. a Third Language or Engineering and Graphic Design, generally make arrangements with private teachers who submit their marks to the school.