Allen Glen High School Subjects Offered

Allen Glen High school offers a wide choice of subjects which affords our learners excellent opportunity to identify potential fields of study and careers.

Grades 8 and 9 follow the compulsory curriculum of the National Department of Education and must take :

• English
• Afrikaans
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation
• Creative Arts
• Social Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Economic Management Sciences
• Technology

Grades 10, 11 and 12 have four compulsory subjects :

• English
• Afrikaans
• Life Orientation
• Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy

In addition, they must select three of the following :

• Life Sciences
• Physical Science
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Computer Applications Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design
• Geography
• History
• Visual Art
• Design
• Consumer Studies

Class sizes in the junior phase are between 28 and 30 learners, ensuring that each individual is given a fair opportunity for learning in a focused environment. Grade 10 – 12 classes are smaller in number. Most classrooms have interactive whiteboards allowing educators an opportunity to provide out-of-the-box lessons by merging traditional and innovative visual methods.