Lebone II College Subjects Offered

The Lebone II Upper School, Grades 8 to 12, follows the Independent Examination Board (IEB) programme. Our curriculum is flexible and consists of best practice national and international models, and allows for innovation and creativity from both teachers and students. We create a rich and fulfilling learning environment that promotes learning-how-to-learn, and we equip our students with the skills required to be their own managers, marketers and global communicators. Teaching is combined with exposure to a wide range of extracurricular activities, both locally and globally, through which students pursue their varied interests. This compelling learning environment is characterised by a spirit of excellence and provides a solid platform from which Lebone II students move to make their mark in the world.

Our academic programme runs over a 10-day (two-week) cycle of 50 minutes per period, with five minutes between periods (subjects).

Students in Grades 8 and 9 explore a range of academic and extracurricular activities so that they can make informed decisions regarding their subject selection for Grades 10 to 12. Using this multi-disciplinary approach the focus is on getting students to fall in love with the enterprise of education, and to love learning. This phase also has a strong emphasis on skills development, and by the end of this stage, students need to know how to speak and write clearly, think deeply and be tech-savvy, before transitioning to the FET phase. During Grade 8 and 9 a comprehensive guidance programme is n place to help each student choose their subjects for the FET phase.

Grades 8 to 9 subjects that are compulsory for all students:

·       English (medium of instruction)

·       Setswana or Afrikaans

·       Mathematics

·       Natural Science

·       Global Studies

·       Life Orientation

·       Design and Technology

The students are also exposed to the following semester courses:

·       Music

·       Economic Management Sciences

·       Information Technology

·       Engineering Graphics and Design

From Grade 10 to 12 our students focus on their core subject choices, whilst enjoying rich participation in many co-curricular offerings in the sciences, arts, humanities and international relations, including academic outings and subject-specific camps.

In Grade 12 our students focus on their preparation for the IEB examinations. For the past 9 years our Grade 12 students have achieved a 100% pass rate in the final examinations, with the majority securing bachelor’s degree passes. Our students widely achieve subject distinctions and score top marks in Mathematics Olympiads and Science expositions.

Grades 10 to 12 subjects that are compulsory for all students:

·       English (medium of instruction)

·       Setswana or Afrikaans

·       Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

·       Life Orientation