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GRADE 12
GRADE 12
In preparation for Grade 12, we now need to start looking at subject selection for Cambridge AS.Below is a brief overview of the process and requirements.
1. In order to qualify for a South African University exemption, students must take at least 4 subjects at AS level and pass them with at least a "D" symbol. They must also pass their Second Language and Maths at IGCSE (Grade 11) with at least a "C". Students who do exceptionally well could consider doing a total of five AS subjects, but only after being approved by us.2. English is compulsory at AS level. Maths is not compulsory, unless a student wants to study a BSc. (As always, students must do their research on the exact requirements for the courses they want to study.)3. Added to the above, they will also need some C symbols in IGCSE subjects that they do not take at AS-level in Grade 12. This is used to calculate their AP points for specific courses at University. (Please read the information at the link carefully, but also note that, in some cases, Universities are more lenient with students who do Cambridge. As always, it is very important for students to do their own research on specific requirements for courses at different Universities.)
4. As a rule, students cannot take subjects at AS-level that they did not get a "C" for at IGCSE level. For this reason it is important to note that the final decision around progression from Grade 11 to 12 as well as their final subject offering will only be finalised once the IGCSE results become available in January next year.5. The above guidelines assume that a student is aiming for full University exemption. The requirements for a Diploma Pass or NSC are less stringent and can be discussed on a case by case basis.6. Based on student feedback, I have created the subject selection form attached to this email. Please read through it with your child before we ask them to indicate their own final preference. There are some more clarifying notes in the selection form.7. Please email Mr Mackenzie to make your subject selections and ask any questions that you may have bmackenzie@novapioneer.com .
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