CAPS Subjects from Grade R -Grade 12

FET Phase Subjects

Grade 10

  1. Mathematics Grade 10: Diving into the basics of algebra and geometry, students start exploring the fascinating world of mathematical concepts.
  2. Accounting Grade 10: Introduction to the essentials of financial transactions and the basics of financial statement preparation.
  3. Economics Grade 10: Students begin their journey into understanding the foundational concepts of goods and services, and the basics of economic systems.
  4. Geography Grade 10: Exploring the earth’s physical features and beginning to understand human impacts on the environment.
  5. History Grade 10: An introduction to major historical events and figures that have shaped the modern world.
  6. Technical Mathematics Grade 10: Beginning to apply mathematical concepts to technical fields like engineering.
  7. Physical Science Grade 10: Fundamentals of physics and chemistry are introduced, laying the groundwork for understanding these sciences.
  8. Life Sciences Grade 10: Students start learning about the structure and function of living organisms.
  9. Technical Sciences Grade 10: An introductory look at the applications of science and technology in various fields.
  10. Mathematical Literacy Grade 10: Focusing on practical math skills for everyday use, like budgeting and simple data analysis.
  11. Life Orientation Grade 10: Learning about personal development, social skills, and basic understanding of societal issues.
  12. Religion Studies Grade 10: Introduction to world religions and their basic beliefs and practices.
  13. Business Studies Grade 10: Covering the basics of business, including simple concepts of accounting and marketing.
  14. Consumer Studies Grade 10: Learning about consumer rights and the basics of consumer behavior.
  15. Home Languages (Tshivenda, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, etc.): Beginning to develop a deeper understanding and proficiency in the respective home languages.

Grade 11

  1. Mathematics Grade 11: Deepening understanding in algebra, geometry, and introducing basic calculus and probability.
  2. Accounting Grade 11: More complex financial transactions and advanced preparation of financial statements.
  3. Economics Grade 11: Analyzing more complex economic conditions and understanding market behavior.
  4. Geography Grade 11: Studying climate, weather patterns, and more detailed human-environment interactions.
  5. History Grade 11: Delving deeper into the causes and effects of significant historical events.
  6. Technical Mathematics Grade 11: Further application of mathematics in technical fields with more complex problems.
  7. Physical Science Grade 11: Expanding knowledge in physics and chemistry, focusing on more complex principles.
  8. Life Sciences Grade 11: Understanding more complex biological processes and interactions within ecosystems.
  9. Technical Sciences Grade 11: Advanced study of technical applications in science and technology.
  10. Mathematical Literacy Grade 11: Developing more sophisticated mathematical skills for real-world applications.
  11. Life Orientation Grade 11: More advanced life skills and a deeper understanding of social and cultural issues.
  12. Religion Studies Grade 11: A deeper dive into the philosophies and impact of different religions.
  13. Business Studies Grade 11: Advanced topics in business, including finance and management.
  14. Consumer Studies Grade 11: A more in-depth look at consumer behavior and its economic and environmental impacts.
  15. Home Languages (Tshivenda, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, etc.): Further enhancing language skills with more complex literature and compositions.

Grade 12

  1. Mathematics Grade 12: Mastery of algebra, geometry, calculus, and probability, preparing for college-level math.
  2. Accounting Grade 12: Advanced financial analysis, preparing comprehensive financial statements.
  3. Economics Grade 12: In-depth study of macro and microeconomic concepts and their application in real-world scenarios.
  4. Geography Grade 12: Advanced study of global environmental issues and detailed human geography.
  5. History Grade 12: Comprehensive understanding of historical events and their long-term impacts.
  6. Technical Mathematics Grade 12: Applying advanced mathematical concepts to real-world technical problems.
  7. Physical Science Grade 12: Detailed study of complex concepts in physics and chemistry.
  8. Life Sciences Grade 12: In-depth understanding of complex biological systems and scientific research methods.
  9. Technical Sciences Grade 12: Advanced technical and scientific concepts applicable in modern industries.
  10. Mathematical Literacy Grade 12: Applying complex mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios like investments and advanced data analysis.
  11. Life Orientation Grade 12: Preparing for life after school, focusing on career planning and advanced social issues.
  12. Religion Studies Grade 12: Critical analysis of the role of religion in contemporary society.
  13. Business Studies Grade 12: Preparing for the business world with advanced concepts in accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
  14. Consumer Studies Grade 12: Advanced study of consumer rights, global consumerism, and sustainability.
  15. Home Languages (Tshivenda, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, etc.): Achieving fluency and proficiency in literature, composition, and oral skills.

Each grade level builds upon the previous one, gradually increasing in complexity and depth, preparing students for higher education


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Senior Phase Subjects

Grade 7

  1. Afrikaans Grade 7: An introduction to the Afrikaans language, focusing on basic vocabulary and grammar.
  2. Creative Arts Grade 7: Exploring the basics of music, art, and drama through interactive activities.
  3. Dance Studies Grade 7: Learning the fundamentals of various dance styles in a fun, beginner-friendly environment.
  4. Dramatic Arts Grade 7: Discovering the world of theatre with an emphasis on basic acting skills and stage presence.
  5. English Grade 7: Building a foundation in English language skills, focusing on grammar, reading, and writing.
  6. EMS (Economics Management and Science): Introducing basic concepts in economics and management with a touch of science.
  7. IsiNdebele Grade 7: Starting to learn IsiNdebele, with a focus on everyday communication skills.
  8. Life Orientation Grade 7: Covering topics related to health, personal well-being, and social awareness.
  9. Mathematics Grade 7: Introduction to the world of math, covering basic algebra and geometry.
  10. Music Grade 7: Exploring the joy of music, learning about different genres and basic music theory.
  11. Natural Sciences Grade 7: A journey into the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics.
  12. Physical Science Grade 7: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry.
  13. Sepedi Grade 7: Beginning the journey of learning Sepedi, focusing on conversational skills.
  14. seSotho Home Language: Fostering a deeper understanding of the seSotho language for native speakers.
  15. Setswana Grade 7: Starting the adventure of learning Setswana, focusing on basic communication.
  16. Siswati Grade 7: Embarking on learning Siswati, with an emphasis on fundamental language skills.
  17. Technology Grade 7: Exploring various technologies and their simple applications.
  18. Tshivenda Grade 7: Beginning to learn Tshivenda, focusing on basic language skills.
  19. Visual Arts Grade 7: Introduction to art, experimenting with drawing, painting, and simple sculpture.
  20. Xitsonga Grade 7: Starting the journey of learning Xitsonga, focusing on everyday use.

Grade 8

  1. Afrikaans Grade 8: Expanding vocabulary and improving grammar in Afrikaans.
  2. Creative Arts Grade 8: Diving deeper into music, art, and drama, enhancing creativity and expression.
  3. Dance Studies Grade 8: Building on basic dance skills, exploring more dance forms.
  4. Dramatic Arts Grade 8: Further exploring acting techniques and understanding theatre production.
  5. English Grade 8: Strengthening reading, writing, and comprehension skills in English.
  6. EMS Grade 8: Further understanding of economic principles and basic management concepts.
  7. IsiNdebele Grade 8: Improving communication skills in IsiNdebele, with more complex grammar.
  8. Life Orientation Grade 8: Delving into more advanced personal and social development topics.
  9. Mathematics Grade 8: Deepening understanding of algebra and geometry, introducing new math concepts.
  10. Music Grade 8: Expanding knowledge in music theory and exploring various musical instruments.
  11. Natural Sciences Grade 8: Advancing in biology, chemistry, and physics, with more detailed studies.
  12. Physical Science Grade 8: Broadening knowledge in physics and chemistry with more complex topics.
  13. Sepedi Grade 8: Enhancing communication skills in Sepedi, with more advanced language concepts.
  14. seSotho Home Language: Deepening understanding and expression in the seSotho language.
  15. Setswana Grade 8: Advancing language skills in Setswana, focusing on more complex communication.
  16. Siswati Grade 8: Building upon basic language skills in Siswati, with more challenging content.
  17. Technology: Learning about more advanced technologies and their practical applications.
  18. Tshivenda Grade 8: Strengthening language skills in Tshivenda, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary.
  19. Visual Arts: Developing skills in art, experimenting with different techniques and mediums.
  20. Xitsonga Grade 8: Enhancing language skills in Xitsonga, focusing on more complex communication.

Grade 9

  1. Afrikaans Grade 9: Mastery of intermediate grammar and vocabulary in Afrikaans, preparing for high school level.
  2. Creative Arts Grade 9: Integrating music, art, and drama in more complex projects and performances.
  3. Dance Studies Grade 9: Exploring advanced dance techniques and studying various dance forms in depth.
  4. Dramatic Arts Grade 9: Advanced study of acting, script analysis, and understanding the nuances of theatre.
  5. English Grade 9: Achieving a higher level of proficiency in English with complex texts and advanced writing skills.
  6. EMS Grade 9: Combining economic theories with management principles, preparing for more specialized high school courses.
  7. IsiNdebele Grade 9: Achieving proficiency in IsiNdebele, focusing on more nuanced language aspects and cultural elements.
  8. Life Orientation Grade 9: Discussing more complex social, health, and personal development topics, preparing for real-world challenges.
  9. Mathematics Grade 9: Gaining proficiency in algebra, geometry, and introducing fundamentals of statistics and probability.
  10. Music Grade 9: Advanced study of music theory, exploring composition and performance skills.
  11. Natural Sciences Grade 9: Delving into more complex concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics, setting a foundation for high school sciences.
  12. Physical Science Grade 9: Preparing for high school level studies in physics and chemistry, focusing on more advanced concepts.
  13. Sepedi Grade 9: Achieving higher proficiency in Sepedi, including literature study and advanced grammar.
  14. seSotho Home Language Grade 9: Cultivating advanced language skills in seSotho, including literary comprehension and expression.
  15. Setswana Grade 9: Advancing in Setswana with a focus on complex language structures and cultural context.
  16. Siswati Grade 9: Developing a more nuanced understanding of Siswati, including advanced grammar and cultural aspects.
  17. Technology Grade 9: Exploring more complex technological concepts, including basic engineering principles.
  18. Tshivenda Grade 9: Mastering more advanced aspects of Tshivenda, including complex grammar and literary texts.
  19. Visual Arts Grade 9: Advancing artistic skills in various mediums, focusing on conceptual understanding and creativity.
  20. Xitsonga Grade 9: Gaining a deeper understanding of Xitsonga, focusing on advanced language skills and cultural nuances.

Intermediate Phase Subjects

Grade 4

  1. Afrikaans Grade 4: Introducing basic Afrikaans, focusing on simple reading, writing, and speaking skills.
  2. English Grade 4: Starting to build foundational skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  3. IsiNdebele Grade 4: Beginning to learn IsiNdebele with a focus on basic language skills.
  4. IsiXhosa Grade 4: Introducing the basics of reading, writing, and speaking in IsiXhosa.
  5. IsiZulu Grade 4: Learning the fundamentals of IsiZulu language, focusing on simple communication.
  6. Life Skills Grade 4: Developing basic personal and social skills like simple decision-making and effective communication.
  7. Sepedi Grade 4: Starting to learn Sepedi, focusing on elementary language skills.
  8. Siswati Grade 4: Introducing basic reading, writing, and speaking skills in Siswati.
  9. Setswana Grade 4: Beginning to learn Setswana, focusing on fundamental language skills.
  10. Social Sciences Grade 4: Introducing basic concepts of geography, history, and civics.
  11. Natural Science and Technology Grade 4: Exploring the basics of biology, physics, chemistry, and simple technology concepts.
  12. Mathematics Grade 4: Building foundational skills in arithmetic and introducing basic algebra and geometry concepts.
  13. Sesotho Grade 4: Starting the journey in learning to read, write, and speak Sesotho.
  14. Tshivenda Grade 4: Introducing basic Tshivenda language skills.
  15. Xitsonga Grade 4: Beginning to learn Xitsonga, focusing on elementary language skills.

Grade 5

  1. Afrikaans Grade 5: Expanding vocabulary and grammar in Afrikaans, with more complex texts.
  2. English Grade 5: Enhancing reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.
  3. IsiNdebele Grade 5: Developing better reading, writing, and speaking skills in IsiNdebele.
  4. IsiXhosa Grade 5: Building on basic IsiXhosa skills with more advanced language concepts.
  5. IsiZulu Grade 5: Enhancing communication skills in IsiZulu.
  6. Life Skills Grade 5: Developing advanced personal skills like problem-solving and basic conflict resolution.
  7. Sepedi Grade 5: Improving reading, writing, and speaking abilities in Sepedi.
  8. Siswati Grade 5: Advancing language skills in Siswati with more complex tasks.
  9. Setswana Grade 5: Building upon basic Setswana skills with more complex language concepts.
  10. Social Sciences Grade 5: Diving deeper into geography and history, understanding more about society and the environment.
  11. Natural Science and Technology Grade 5: Exploring more complex concepts in science and technology.
  12. Mathematics Grade 5: Developing skills in arithmetic, basic algebra, and geometry.
  13. Sesotho Grade 5: Improving language skills in Sesotho, focusing on more complex language aspects.
  14. Tshivenda Grade 5: Enhancing reading, writing, and speaking skills in Tshivenda.
  15. Xitsonga Grade 5: Building upon basic Xitsonga skills with more advanced language concepts.

Grade 6

  1. Afrikaans Grade 6: Achieving proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Afrikaans at a Grade 6 level.
  2. English Grade 6: Mastering reading, writing, and speaking English at a Grade 6 level.
  3. IsiNdebele Grade 6: Attaining proficiency in IsiNdebele language skills suitable for Grade 6.
  4. IsiXhosa Grade 6: Developing advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking IsiXhosa.
  5. IsiZulu Grade 6: Achieving Grade 6 level proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking IsiZulu.
  6. Life Skills Grade 6: Focusing on more advanced personal and social skills development.
  7. Sepedi Grade 6: Mastering Sepedi language skills at a Grade 6 level.
  8. Siswati Grade 6: Achieving proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Siswati at a Grade 6 level.
  9. Setswana Grade 6: Mastering Setswana language skills suitable for Grade 6 students.
  10. Social Sciences Grade 6: Integrating more complex aspects of geography, history, and civics.
  11. Natural Science and Technology: Diving into more advanced topics in biology, physics, chemistry, and technology.
  12. Mathematics Grade 6: Mastering mathematical concepts and skills at a Grade 6 level, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
  13. Sesotho Grade 6: Attaining a higher level of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Sesotho.
  14. Tshivenda Grade 6: Mastering Tshivenda language skills suitable for Grade 6.