BRITISH

CURRICULUM

2020

www.teneoschool.co.za

Study for your International GCSE, AS & A Levels

Available from Primary Phase upwards,students can prepare for the InternationalGCSE, AS and A Levels with us.

GRADES 3 UPWARDS

Teneo International School’s qualified teachers are passionateabout using digital technology to empower every student’slearning journey.  

Specialising in the British Curriculum, Teneo offers timetabled LIVEclasses every weekday (8am - 5pm) and delivers structured, qualityeducation through our cutting-edge learning management systemand plenty of contact time with our experienced teachers.

Our sole goal is to bring schoolwork to life by making educationmore fun and interactive than ever before.

DIGITAL HOMESCHOOLING

Pre-International GCSE  (Primary & Foundation) full course - R42 000 /annum - all 6 subjects incl.

International GCSE subjects are priced at R9 000 / annum each.

AS and A levels at R12 000 / annum each.

Post-Matric Intensive One-Year Full A Level Programme: R18 000 persubject. (AS and A Levels combination -- only available to matricgraduates)

The school calendar for British Curriculum is broken into two semesters.Each semester must be paid in advance.

Subject prices below are annual prices.

**Fees above exclude British International Examination Centre registration and exam fees,textbooks and stationery requirements.

FEES

Pupils can study in a peaceful, quality environment.All live lessons are recorded. Therefore students can catch upeasily if lessons are missed.Pre-International GCSE - 2.5 hours of live lessons with teachersper subject per week.International GCSE, AS and A Levels - 3 hours of live lessons withteachers per subject per week.Collaborative project work with fellow students.External exam preparation through continuous assessment, tests& internal examinations to track and measure progress.All teaching, homework, exams, assessments, projects,homework, etc. are done in our Teneo learning managementsystem.

Suited to those interested in a progressive holistic education orthose planning to emigrate or study abroad, students attend schoolclasses from home yet have plenty of regular contact time withteachers through DAILY, LIVE interactive classes.

WHY STUDY THE BRITISH CURRICULUM?

Every grade or stage has a set-book list. All these books can bepurchased as eBooks from the ITSI online store atwww.store.it.si/za/home.

TEXTBOOKS

WHAT IS THE 'HIDDEN CURRICULUM'?

A laptop or desktop computer with 2 Ghz + processor, 4 gigs(RAM) PLUS a webcam & microphone.Internet connection - 10 mbps+ speed & 2 mbps upload speed.50+ gigs of WIFI per student per month – Advanced LTE isavailable from most service providers.Latest version of Google Chrome.Printer & Scanner / Back-up source is recommended. Scannerapps are available for smartphones & tablets. Need one thatcan create a multi-page document from multiple scannedpages.Teneo will supply Office 365. (Computer Studies will requireMicrosoft Access which is not supplied).

ALL YOU NEED IS:

REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP

This curriculum refers to the holistic elements of the coursework- that which our students learn as a 'positive side effect'.

As a result of the very nature of our academic education, theseelements include knowledge of social and cultural norms,knowledge about roles and relationships between both studentsand teachers, the ability to think critically, problem-solving skills,the ability to unlock the innate potential within each individual,and the development of a sense of self.

The opportunities for this learning are provided both in andoutside of the classroom in the form of interactive discussion inaddition to personal research and application of knowledge.

GRADE 6 & 7

Second Language

Digital Economics - Includes the subjects Business Studies,Economics, Accountancy and Computer Studies.

Cultural Studies - Includes the subjects History, Art andGeography.

PRE - INTERNATIONAL GCSE / PRIMARY PHASE(Gr. 6/Stage 6 and Gr. 7 or Stage 7 )6 Subjects Total

Compulsory Subjects: 

English | Mathematics | Science

Electives - Three must be chosen:

A minimum of one and a maximum of two can be chosen 

Afrikaans | French | Spanish | German

PLEASE NOTE: Each subject receives 5 x 30-minute lessons per week.

GRADE 8 & 9

Second Language

Digital Economics - Includes Business Studies, Economics,Accountancy and Computer Studies.

Cultural Studies - Includes History and Art.

PRE - INTERNATIONAL GCSE / FOUNDATION PHASE(Gr. 8/Stage 8 and Gr. 9 or Stage 9 )6 Subjects Total

Compulsory Subjects: 

English | Mathematics | Science

Electives - Three must be chosen:

A minimum of one and a maximum of two can be chosen 

Afrikaans | French | Spanish | German

PLEASE NOTE: Each subject receives 5 x 30-minute lessons per week.

GRADE 10+

INTERNATIONAL GCSE (Gr. 10 and 11)Students can choose a minimum of 5 subjects - English andMathematics are COMPULSORY.

English | Afrikaans | French | German | Spanish | Mathematics |Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Business Studies | Economics |Accountancy | Computer Science | History | Geography | Art &Design

AS LEVEL - (Gr. 12)Students can choose a minimum of 5 subjects - ONE subject canbe at IGCSE level - English is COMPULSORY.

English | Afrikaans | French | German | Spanish | Mathematics |Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Business Studies | Economics |Accountancy | Computer Science | History | Geography | Art &Design

A LEVEL - (post-Matric or continuation of AS Level to full A Level)Students can choose a minimum of 3 subjects.

English | French | German | Spanish | Mathematics | Physics |Chemistry | Biology | Business Studies | Economics | Accountancy |Computer Science | History | Geography | Art & Design

International GCSE, AS and A Levels receive 3 hours of contact time per subject perweek. PLEASE NOTE:

- All relevant level external examinations must be written at an accredited venue. - Students may be allowed to take ad-hoc individual subjects upon approval from Headof School.

POST-MATRIC

A flexible one-year programme that allows matric graduates togain their full A levels. Students can choose a maximum of 3subjects.

Fees differ from regular AS and A Levels as students will write allfour papers for both AS and A Levels over 12 months.

Final exams will consist of four papers per subject: 2 x AS and 2 x A Level.

This is an intensive yet worthwhile option for those looking toimprove their chances of entering their chosen programme locallyor abroad.

Fees - R18 000 per subject.

English | French | German | Spanish | Mathematics | Physics* |Chemistry* | Biology* | Business Studies | Economics | Accountancy| Computer Science | History | Geography | Art & Design (practicalsin JHB only)*These subjects require practicals.

International GCSE, AS and A Levels receive 3 hours of contact time per subject perweek. PLEASE NOTE:

- All relevant level external examinations must be written at an accredited venue.  

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

Various subject combinations exist other than the abovementioned.

The above requirements serve as a guide. It is the fullresponsibility of the parent to check university faculty entryrequirements prior to final subject choice selections.

Our British Curriculum is globally-recognised and is acknowledgedas an entry qualification into both South African and internationaluniversities.

The following information on general minimum requirements arefor guidance ONLY:

UK & Europe - Two or three full A levels.USA - At least 5 AS subjectsSouth Africa - At least 4 AS subjects and 1 INTERNATIONAL GCSEsubject

(** FOR SA ** English needs to be at least AS level and secondlanguage at least INTERNATIONAL GCSE level.)

PLEASE NOTE:

PROGRAMME LENGTHS

PRE-INTERNATIONAL GCSEs- Each stage/grade is 1 year

INTERNATIONAL GCSE  (Suitable for Gr. 10 - 11)- One or two-year programme. - Externally set, marked and moderated examinations.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Levels (Suitable for Gr. 12)- One or two-year programme/ 18-month programme.- First half of corresponding A Level.- Externally set, marked and moderated examinations.

Advanced Level (AL) - Suitable as a Post-Matric- One or two-year programme.- Second half of corresponding AS Level.- Externally set, marked and moderated examinations.- Normally 3 subjects.

**PLEASE NOTE: We offer a 1-year full A Level programme as Post-Matric option for Matric graduates. This includes all four papersover 12-16 months.

Go to www.teneoschool.co.za to enrol and click on ENROL NOWunder the British Curriculum solution choice.

In some cases, there may be assessments required so please allowadequate time for this.

Email elmari@teneoeducation.com orsumaya@teneoeducation.com for more info.

GET IN TOUCH

All homework, assignments and projects are submitted on oursystem and parents are able to create an observer login to checkattendance and grades.

Once they have created an Observer Login and linked to theirchild's Canvas Login, they are able to login to the Canvas Parentapp.

Specially designed, this handy app will keep parents up-to-datewith school communications, grades and work complete by theirchild. 

PARENT OBSERVER LOGIN