Academic Department

CURRICULUM

The LSEN Schools follow an adapted CAPS Curriculum according to the learners' needs.

Up until Grade 7 they can still return to the mainstream schools.

Pre-primary Phase (3 years - Grade R)

The Nursery Department consists of 5 classes and can accommodate a maximum of 60 learners from the age of 3.

Some of the learners function two years lower than their chronological age, and are therefore allowed to remain in the Nursery Department, until they are eight years old, if school readiness has not been obtained.

Foundation Phase (Grade 1-3)

The Foundation Phase consists of 5 classes that can accommodate a maximum of 12 learners each.

Class groupings are based on cognitive ability and language. The learners are placed according to grade (Grade 1 – 3).

Learning Areas/Subjects :

Home Language
First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Skills

Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-7)

Consists of 4 classes that can accommodate a total of 45 learners.

Learning Areas/Subjects :

Languages : Afrikaans and English as Additional Languages & Home Languages
Maths
Life Orientation
Social Science (History and Geography)
Natural Science
Technology (Computer training)
Practical Skills (prepares learners for job training at Occupational Therapy)
- Gardening
- Housekeeping and Handwork
- Food Preparation

Topics alternate each term.

Additional Learning Areas for Grade 7 :

1. Technology

2. EMS

3. Arts & Culture

Senior Phase (Grade 8-9)

Consists of 4 classes that can accommodate a maximum of 12 learners each.

Grade 8 & 9 consists of learners already in the school that are academically not

strong enough to complete school education in a mainstream school.

The learning areas only cover the basics and we focus more on the necessary

skills for our learners to enter the “Building Tomorrow” group at the age of 18 and

job preparation.

Learning Areas/Subjects :

Languages : Afrikaans and English as additional language & home language
Maths
Life Orientation
Natural Science
EMS
Technology (Computer training)
Social Science
Creative Art
Occupational Therapy
Computer

The Senior Phase is in charge of Recycling.