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Educational systems of South Africa
Objectives of the report: Identify/ characterize/ distinguish the
different educational system of South Africa, United kingdom, and USA
Distinguish and compare it with the educational system of our country, specifically the BEC and k-12 curriculum, and:
Raise the awareness on the said matter for the future purpose it may serve
Educational system of South Africa
In South Africa, the constitution guarantees equal access to basic education.
The identified values and principles of South African Education includes:
Equity and redress
Ministry of Education
Access to basic education
opportunities for lifelong learning
quality
Relevance of Education
Quality in terms of providing learners with learning opportunities
of acceptable standards
efficiency
Democratic participation
Sustainability of development
Structure and organization in the Basic Education System
Formal Education categories in South Africa
Sectors or level
Public ordinary school education
Independent school education
Teacher trainingtechnikon
University training
Public school Maybe an ordinary school or a public
school for learners with special education needs.
Levels are: a. Pre-primaryb. Primaryc. Secondaryd. Higher education
Compulsory General Education and Training Cover the reception years such as:a. Grades R to Grades IX
The general education and Training corresponds to the Level 1 of the National qualifications fr
Divided in three phases 1. Foundation phase (Grades R-III)2. Intermediate (Grades IV-VI)3. Senior Grades (Grades VII-IX)
Primary Education is divided into categories Junior primary-(Grade I-III) Senior Primary (Grade IV-VI) Grade VII-IX is the last stage for
compulsory education and will lead to General Education and Training Certificate.
Further Education And Training (FET) is not compulsory (Grade X-XII). This will lead to Senior Certificate.
Technical schools offers technical education which generally last for three years are offered n technical centers, high schools, and vocational schools.
8 leaning areas of FET1. Language, Literacy and Communication2. Mathematical literacy, Math and Math.
Sciences3. Natural sciences4. Technology5. Human and Social Sciences6. Economics And Management Science7. Arts and Culture8. Life Orientation
Higher Educational System Tertiary and higher education
corresponds to Level 5-8 of the National Qualification Framework (NQF). Which is more advance than Senior Certificate.
Institutions of higher education includes colleges, universities, and technikons.
Most colleges of education offers 3 year program leading to the Diploma in Education (4 years or higher diploma).
College of nursing and hospital schools offers four year diploma courses for nursing.
Agricultural schools offer 1 year certificate, 2 year for higher certificate programs and 3 year diploma courses.
Technikons offers bachelor and three years of technical courses diploma in technology.
Master’s degrees (magister technologiae) usually requires a minimum of 1 yr study, the doctorate (Lauretus in Technology/ Doctor of Technologiae) at least two years.
A honours degree requires one additional year of study.
A master’s degree is obtained after one or two year of study and the mininum time to complete doctorate is two years.
School year consist of 196 days (41 week)
Other relevant sector of the educational structure includes special education, private education or independent schools, adult and non-formal education and HV/AIDS education.