School Type: Special Needs

Supported Mainstream Education

Established in 1964, Grantley College is a non-profit Independent high school which offers supported education for children who have found difficulty in realising their full potential in other mainstream schools, due to a  variety of learning challenges.

Grantley is one of the few schools in South Africa which offers children this type of educational opportunity right through to matriculation level. Although academic achievement is not the sole measure of success, it is nevertheless important to the successful integration of students into the adult world.  In recent years, Grantley has achieved an unparalleled 100% pass rate of candidates entering the Matric examination.

GRADE 8 & 9 CURRICULUM

Grade 8 and 9 follow the National Curriculum for the General Education and Training (GET) level.

This focuses on knowledge, values, attitudes and skills. We encourage learners to develop a strong sense of responsibility for learning in the eight key areas of Language, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, Arts & Culture, Life Orientation & Economic Management Sciences.

In addition our value added subjects are Dramatic Arts, a sports programme and Basic Computing Skills, which further develop the individual student.

GRADE 10 - 12 CURRICULUM

We follow the GDE curriculum leading to the National Senior Certificate (matric):

English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation ,Accounting, Geography, Hospitality Studies,\Business Studies, Life Sciences, Dramatic Arts,   Visual Arts, Tourism, Computer Applications Technology.   

GOVERNANCE

A Management Board is responsible for the philosophy, standards and development of sound financial policies. It also serves the school with support, guidance and advice.

VISION

To be the school of choice for students with learning difficulties from  Grade 8 – Grade 12.

MISSION STATEMENT

We aim to provide a sound, holistic education in a caring community of teachers, students and   parents. We are committed to offering every opportunity to develop self-esteem and promote independent thinking.

Students are encouraged to maximise individual potential in preparation for a successful future.

Grantley College is staffed with a ratio of one teacher for every 8 students and teaching is conducted with an average of 11 students per class. Small classes ensure a high level of  individual tuition.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Small class learning environment
• Dedicated and empathetic teachers
• Edu-Support Unit consisting of Educational Psychologist and Remedial Therapists
• Option of curriculum and study choices
• A compact structured extra-mural & sports activities programme
• Extra Lessons by expert subject teachers
• Supervised homework classes
• A renowned Drama and Hotelkeeping & Catering Faculty, as well as a well equipped and popular Art Department

School Phase:

• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 8
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 140
Founding Year: 1964
Religious Affiliation: Secular
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R59500
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R59500
Address: 2 Blackwood Avenue
Postal Code: 2193
Telephone: 011 643 8321
Fax: 011 643 1418
Website: http://www.grantleycollege.co.za/
Suburb: Parktown
City/Town: Johannesburg
South African Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa