
Amedeo College – Cambridge Preparatory & High School
(Grade R–12) in Rivonia

Amedeo College Lower Secondary
Grade 07 - Stage 07
Grade 08 - Stage 08
Grade 09 - Stage 09

At Amedeo College, our Cambridge Lower Secondary programme supports learners aged 11 to 14 with a clear, structured academic pathway. Designed to build a strong foundation for IGCSE and beyond, this stage of the Cambridge curriculum helps students grow in confidence while mastering key subjects in a way that’s developmentally appropriate. We provide the individualised support and small class environments needed to help them thrive — especially if they face learning challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism.
Flexible, Individualised Learning for Primary Students
At Amedeo College, our phased Cambridge Primary approach gives each child the freedom to learn at their own pace. If a student needs extra time to build confidence in a subject, they can revisit earlier Grade or Stage 4 content to strengthen their foundation — even while officially enrolled in Stage 5. At the same time, they can advance to Stage 6 content in subjects where they show strong aptitude or interest. This personalised model ensures that every learner receives the right level of challenge and support, helping them progress with confidence across all subjects.
MATHS
ENGLISH
SCIENCE
COMPUTING
ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE-AFRIKAANS OR
ISIZULU
Mathematics
In our Cambridge curriculum, lower secondary mathematics helps our learners to think analytically and have critical reasoning abilities. Our mathematics curriculum encourages life-long motivation for rational thinking.
English
With our Cambridge curriculum, Lower Secondary English encourages a lifelong enthusiasm for reading, writing and speaking communication. Learners develop their English skills for different purposes and audiences.
This syllabus is aimed at native English learners and can be used in any cultural context.
Science
Our insightful Lower Secondary Science curriculum enables learners to develop a lifelong curiosity about nature and seek scientific explanations for the phenomena around them.
Computing
A new computing curriculum helps learners understand how computers work. This exciting course takes students inside a computer to understand the purpose of its various components. They develop their programming skills in text-based programming languages like Python and learn that computers can only perform actions that humans ask them to perform.
Afrikaans
With the Cambridge curiculum, Afrikaans as a Second Language is for learners who already have a basic knowledge of the language.
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Suitable for learners whose native language is not Afrikaans
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Develops the learner's ability to understand and use Afrikaans in a variety of situations
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Improve learners' awareness of the nature of language and language learning skills in reading, writing and listening.
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It focuses on everyday, practical communication, which also serves as a foundation for in-depth language study.