South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement for Grades R-124. Duration |
| (1) | The minimum duration of the General Education and Training Phase stipulated in paragraph 3 of the policy document, National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is ten years, including Grades R-9. |
| (2) | The minimum duration of the Further Education and Training Phase stipulated in paragraph 25 of the policy document, National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is 3 years, namely Grades 10-12 to enable a learner to obtain a National Senior Certificate. |
| (3) | Subject to the approval of the Head of the assessment body or his or her nominee, a learner with an appropriate statement of achievement at Grades 10 or 11 level, issued by an approved or recognised assessment body, may be placed at either Grade 11 or 12. |