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The National Curriculum Statement Grades 10 – 12 (General) will be implemented in Grade 10 in all public and independent schools in January 2006.
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This three-year study programme, the second and third years of which will be implemented in Grade 11 in 2007 and Grade 12 in 2008, will lead to a National Senior Certificate.
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The first National Senior Certificate examination will be written in October/November 2008.
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National Senior Certificate
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Two official languages, provided that one of the two official languages is offered on the Home Language level and the other on the Home or First Additional Language level. One of the languages must be the language of learning and teaching (LOLT);
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Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy;
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Learners may also offer one of the following approved subjects offered by the following assessment bodies that the Minister of Education has approved for this purpose:
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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Practical Music Examination;
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Trinity College of London, Practical Music Examination;
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UNISA, Practical Music Examination.
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Unsuccessful candidates and part-time candidates
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Special provision has been made for Senior Certificate candidates who are unsuccessful in the Senior Certificate examination of 2007 to have the opportunity until March 2011 to complete the Senior Certificate.
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This special provision also applies to part-time candidates who are already enrolled in the Senior Certificate programme. Centre managers of public adult learning centres must ensure that all learners who are currently enrolled in the Senior Certificate programme are aware of this special provision.
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All Senior Certificate subjects successfully completed before 2006 will be recognised for the issuing of the Senior Certificate until March 2011.
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Policy documents and guidelines
This circular is underpinned by the following policy documents and guidelines:
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Heads of all institutions that offer the Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate examinations must ensure that they have the above documentation at their schools and that the school community engages actively with these documents.
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SIGNED: S.M. NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2006:06:02
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