High School

Greenwood Bay College High School (Grades 8–12)

Empowering Future-Ready Learners Through the IEB Curriculum

At Greenwood Bay College, our High School journey from Grade 8 to Grade 12 is designed to nurture confident, critical thinkers who are academically prepared and personally grounded. Beginning in 2026, Greenwood Bay College will fully align with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) curriculum as examined by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) — a rigorous, internationally respected qualification recognised by both local and global tertiary institutions.

Our mission is to ensure that every student who matriculates from Greenwood Bay College is equipped with the academic and personal skills needed to access and succeed in the tertiary course of their choice.

Grade 8 and 9 Curriculum

In Grades 8 and 9, learners build a strong foundation through a broad-based curriculum designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and core academic competence. Subjects include:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences (History & Geography)
• Technology (EdTech)
• Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)
• Life Orientation
• Creative Arts

This foundational phase ensures that students are well-prepared for subject selection and specialization in the FET Phase (Grades 10–12).

Grades 10–12 Curriculum (IEB)

From Grade 10 onward, students work towards the IEB National Senior Certificate. The following four subjects are compulsory:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation

In addition, students select three elective subjects, based on their interests, strengths, and future study plans. Elective offerings (subject to student numbers) include:

• Business Studies
• Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
• Geography
• History
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Tourism
• Visual Arts