International School of South AfricaThe International School of
South Africa is an independent co-educational school founded in 1990. It
is situated in Mafikeng, the capital city of the North West Province.
The school, which is owned, managed and administered by a Governing
Body, was established to serve the educational needs of the region and
the international community living in Southern Africa. The secondary
school at the International School of South Africa offers a broad and
balanced curriculum in Forms 1 and 2. Emphasis is placed on the
acquisition of basic knowledge and skills. In Form 3 students opt to
follow nine subjects including English, mathematics, one language and
two science subjects. Students are entered for the University of
Cambridge IGCSE, A-S and A-level examinations. Eight lessons of 35
minutes duration are provided Monday to Friday. Teaching staff have been
recruited from all over the world. Many have higher degrees and are
experienced teachers of the examination courses. The entire
International School of South Africa can accommodate over 600 students,
450 boarders and 150+ day students. Fifty are accommodated in study
bedrooms in each of the nine boarding houses. Twenty-four nationalities
are represented in the school. The International School of South Africa
has a three-term year beginning in January and ending after examinations
in November. There is a minimum of 196 teaching days in the school year.
A full games, activities and community service programme complements the
academic curriculum. The school is accommodated in new buildings
including well-equipped facilities for art, gymnastics, science, IT,
technology and music. There is a large theatre accommodating 1, 000
people, a library and a full range of sporting facilities. All students
are interviewed and the applicant's current Head provides a confidential
report. Academic, sporting, artistic and musical potential and a
willingness to contribute to the life of the school are also taken into
account.
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