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Cambridge Learning Journey

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Cambridge Primary

5 to 11 years old*

  • English (1st and 2nd language)

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • ICT

  • Cambridge Global Perspectives

Cambridge Lower Secondary

11 to 14 years old*

  • English (1st and 2nd language)

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • ICT

  • Cambridge Global Perspectives

Cambridge Upper Secondary

14 to 16 years old*

Wide choice of subjects at:

  • IGCSE

  • O Level

Cambridge ICE certificate​

Cambridge Advanced

16 to 19 years old*

Wide choice of subjects at:

  • Cambridge International AS & A Level

  • Cambridge Pre-U

Cambridge AICE diploma

Cambridge Primary

Core Subjects

  • English (First Language or English as Second Language)

  • Mathematics

  • Science

Other Available Subjects​

  • Art and Design

  • Digital Literacy

  • Computing

  • Global Perspectives

  • Social Studies

Assessments

Progression Tests (English, Mathematics, Science)

Cambridge Lower Secondary

Core Subjects

  • English (First Language or English as Second Language)

  • Mathematics

  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Other Available Subjects​

  • Art and Design

  • Digital Literacy

  • Computing

  • Global Perspectives

  • Social Studies

Assessments

Checkpoint Examinations (End of Year 6 and Year 9)

Cambridge Upper Secondary

  • Accounting

  • Afrikaans-Second Language

  • IsiZulu

  • Biology

  • Business Studies

  • Chemistry

  • Economics

  • English-First Additional Language

  • Geography

  • Global perspectives

  • History

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Sociology

  • Travel and Tourism

Number of Subjects Required:

  • Standard load: Most students take 5 to 7 subjects at the IGCSE level.

  • Minimum threshold: Many individual schools or higher-education matriculation pathways require at least 5 subjects to pass or qualify for certification (such as the Cambridge ICE award or local university exemption).

  • Upper limit: Ambitious students frequently take 8 to 10 subjects.

  • Core foundational fields like English, Mathematics, and Science are universally expected by schools and local laws.

Matriculation Board

Resources

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