Assumption Convent Primary School uses the curriculum and examinations of the Independent Education Board. 
The IEB hasdeveloped an enviable reputation both in South Africa and abroad for its excellenceand rigorous quality controls. The IEB approach, supported by a team of dedicatedteachers is what makes Assumption Convent one of the top independent schools inJohannesburg.
The primary school lays a solid foundation with small class sizes and nurturing staffwho ensure that the development of each child is closely monitored. At the same time,the variety and balance of subjects supported with state-of-the art facilities, help toprovide as much stimulation as possible, and awaken a genuine interest in discoveryand learning.
Foundation Phase Learning Areas - Grade 1 to Grade 3
The Foundation Phase is key to building a successful future for your daughter. In thefoundation phase the skills of Reading, Writing and Numeracy are developed. Thelearning support programme (speech therapy, occupational therapy, languageenrichment) which starts in the pre-grade continues through the foundation phase.
| Literacy |
English
Afrikaans |
| Numeracy |
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| Life Skills |
Arts and Culture (including Music, Singing, Art and Drama)
Environmental Education (Social and Natural Sciences)
Religious Education
Physical Education (Ball Skills and Swimming)
Technology, Computer Education and Entrepreneurial Skills |
Intermediate and Senior Phase Learning Areas - Grade 4 to Grade 7
The Intermediate and Senior Phases introduce the eight Learning Areas of the National Curriculum. All subjects are taught usinga multi-media approach facilitated by interactive whiteboard technology available in each classroom.
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Life Orientation
- Technology
- Economic Management Sciences ( Grade 7only)
- Art and culture
Specialist Skills
The entire Primary School has instruction by specialist staff in the following areas:
- Religious Education
- Music / Singing
- Physical Education
- Speech
- Media Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Readers are Leaders
- Maths Enrichment
- Free Portuguese lessons in the afternoon