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Our Curriculum
Excella Academy teaches Cambridge as it's main academic curriculum.
WHY CAMBRIDGE ?
The Cambridge curriculum is designed to teach students how to learn and to go on learning. As a school, our role goes beyond helping students achieve good results, but also beyond giving students passports for progression to university and/or employment. We give our students an academic curriculum that will bring lifelong success in their tomorrow’s world. we provide a broad and balanced education for learners, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling, work and life. With the variety of subjects on offer, there are plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and wellbeing in a variety of ways within our students.
At Excella Academy, we believe learning should be exciting and our ultimate aim is to provide a highly enjoyable, creative curriculum that takes into account the needs of all students, valuing their diversity and allowing them to make excellent progress within their learning.
At Excella Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing motivated achievers, providing a platform for students to perform, learn, and excel in their educational journey. Our institution is committed to offering a comprehensive learning experience and fostering a supportive environment for all our students. We take pride in our team of experienced educators who are passionate about guiding students towards success.​
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Click here for more information about the Cambridge curriculum.
Primary School
Cambridge Primary starts learners on an exciting educational journey, typically for 5 to 11 year-olds. It provides a strong foundation for students at the beginning of their schooling before progressing through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.
The Cambridge framework provides curricula for the key subjects of English (and English as a Second Language), Mathematics and Science. Other subjects include ICT, Physical Education, and Global Perspectives.
Our highly qualified Primary teachers guide students towards working independently and learning through experience. In this way, students are active participants in their own learning. Differentiated instruction and individual learning occur in all our classrooms.
Our Primary programming is supported by a variety of approaches derived from the larger educational community, ensuring a
well-balanced and strong curriculum delivery. The teacher-to-student ratio at Primary School is 1:20.
Secondary School
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. The lower secondary years are characterised by an increasingly focused approach with specialist teachers for all subjects. This ensures that not only are students developing their knowledge and skills but that they are also prepared for the rigorous examination courses which begin with the Cambridge IGCSE from grade 10.
Lower Secondary Subjects
1. Mathematics
2. English Language
3. Afrikaans
4. Principles of Accounts
5. Business Studies
6. Geography
7. Combined Science
8. Computing
Cambridge Upper Secondary
Cambridge Upper Secondary is typically for learners aged 14 to 16 years writing the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). It is a two-year programme leading to externally set, marked and certificated examinations from the University of Cambridge.
Our students are offered this curriculum across grades 10 and 11 doing the following IGCSE examination subjects.
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IGCSE Subjects (Grade 10 & 11)
Compulsory subjects
1. Mathematics
2. English Language
3. Principles of Accounts
4. Business Studies
5. Geography
6. Combined Science
7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Electives
7. Computer Science
8. Biology
9. Physics
10. Chemistry
AS/ A Level
The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, or A Level, is the ‘gold standard’ of Cambridge qualifications. It is accepted as an entry qualification by universities around the world. The A Level examination is usually taken after 13 years of education and are based on approximately 360 hours of guided learning per subject, normally over a two-year period. The A Levels are highly specialised and a student will normally take three subjects, although occasionally exceptional students take four or five.
Science subjects
1. Mathematics
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Biology
5. Computer Science
Commercial subjects
1. Mathematics
2. Accounting
3. Economics
4. Business Studies​​​​​​​