Phases
FOUNDATION PHASE (Grade 7 and 8)
The foundation phase is a two-year programme designed to give students firm grounding in the disciplines of Mathematics, Natural Sciences(Biology, Physics, and Chemistry), and English. In addition to these core subjects, we offer Afrikaans, French, Social Sciences (History and Geography), Economic Management/ Accounting, Art and Design, and Computer Literacy. The students write tests and examinations that are set internally.
IGCSE PHASE (Grade 9 and 10)
The international General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an international qualification designed to equip students with the skills that leading universities and employers worldwide accept as evidence of academic ability. This course is equivalent to the British GCSE or O levels. The students write external examinations which the University of Cambridge Assessment International Education marks. This phase is completed by the students over a period of two years.
AS-LEVEL (Grade 11 and 12)
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level is completed over a period of two years and it is equivalent to Grade 11 and 12 of the South African CAPS curriculum. The qualification is conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education (GCE), as well as a school leaving qualification to students who are completing secondary and pre-university education.
A-LEVEL (Post Matric)
Village International Academy offers English First Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Computer Sciences at A level. The A level is a post-matric qualification and can be completed in the same year that the student completes the AS level subjects. Alternatively, the students may opt to enrol for an additional six months, after the AS level subjects are completed, to sit the A level examinations.
Blueprint
OUR VISION
Empowering young minds to flourish, Village International Academy envisions a dynamic learning environment where adolescents, aged 12-18, discover their potential, cultivate analytical thought, and embrace a sense of commitment and responsibility.
OUR MISSION
At Village International Academy, our mission is to provide a holistic education that goes beyond traditional approaches.
OUR VALUES
Our educational philosophy centers around analytical thought, commitment, and responsibility. Through individualized learning, we acknowledge and respect the diverse needs of students, fostering self-directed progress.
Village International Academy aims to:
Offer an enrichment programme which will make the curriculum more meaningful
Encourage students to question
Recognise individual differences
Be facilitators of learning
Avoid an "explosion" of tests
Encourage students to recognise and accept their own individual learning journey
Develop planning and problem-solving skills
Teach communication
Develop self-understanding
Develop motivation techniques
Use constructive methods to cope with stress and to prioritise mental wellness
Stimulate personal creativity