Charter College, Johannesburg:
Charter College is a private Cambridge-registered high school in Roodepoort in Johannesburg, Gauteng, offering Grade 8 to AS-Levels. We are also a registered Cambridge International Examination Centre. We follow the Cambridge curriculum. Students undertake their IGCSE / O-levels in Year 10 / 11 and complete their AS / A-levels in Years 11 and 12. We do not offer a South African NSC (Matric). We provide small classes and high academic standards, as well as a selection of sports and extra-curricular activities. The college offers an international education and selected sports facilities in a peaceful natural environment.
Charter College is registered as an independent school with the Department of Education. Each class has a maximum of 24 pupils. Charter College follows a three-term calendar similar to that proposed by the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.
Charter College provides students with a progressive and forward thinking education within a disciplined and structured environment. It is our belief that manners and respect go hand in hand with academic and sporting endeavour.
Our Motto:
Our motto is “Ad vitum paramus” meaning “Preparing for life”.
High School Education Programs for Grade 8 to AS-Levels:
- IGCSE / O-levels are completed in Year 10 / 11 and AS / A-levels are completed in Years 11 and 12.
- Charter College offers a broad range of subjects that cover all areas of the National Curriculum.
- Registration as a Cambridge International Examinations Centre has been awarded and selected Cambridge qualifications including Cambridge A5 Levels (Matric) are available to the students.
- All learning areas are comprehensively represented and specialised subject choices are available from Grade 10 onwards.
- Selected sports are offered in association with Panorama Sports Club.
The academic standard is challenging, but not beyond an average student who is prepared to work hard. Please note that this is not an “easy Matric” option, the standard of education is high and requires a significant level of academic and personal maturity from the students. Cambridge A / AS levels are accepted by all international and local universities for enrolment purposes. The exams are set, marked and moderated by Cambridge and all qualifications are awarded by them.
School Uniform:
Charter College has a formal uniform policy that includes blazers for all students as well as straw boaters for girls and school caps for boys. The uniform is available from Student School and Sports Wear in Randpark Ridge.