School-readiness Assessment
How do I know that my child is ready to attend formal schooling? This assessment is usually performed pre-school eg in Grade 0 or 00 to:
- Determine intellectual, emotional and sensory motor skills development;
- Ensure that the pre-schooler has acquired the necessary level of pre-academic skills to benefit optimally from formal education;
- Identify areas that are not age-appropriately developed; and to
- Recommend appropriate therapies and support to enhance development of foundational skills.
High School: Subject Choices
What subjects are required to support my future dreams and ideals?
This assessment is performed towards the end of Grade 9 to assist with selection of specific subjects for Grade 10, which would be supportive of your cognitive potential, strengths and weaknesses, interests and aptitude. Information is instrumental in facilitating the career development process that occurs in Grades 10-12.
This type of assessment includes:
- Assessment of intellectual ability (IQ); scholastic ability (reading, writing and spelling and mathematics); visuo-spatial skills; aptitude, processing speed, and emotional, interest and personality development.
- Recommendations to parents and child with regards to appropriate subject choices for the FET-phase
