1. What grades does Clonard offer?
We offer the full curriculum in line with CAPS, including exams and assessments, from Pre-school – Grade 12.
2. What languages are provided in the curriculum?
English is the medium of instruction and it is studied at first language level. Afrikaans and isiZulu are offered as second language options from grade 1 to grade 12. Please note that all other subjects are studied in English. If you would like to do any additional second languages or substitute our options then please contact us to discuss your options.
3. Is Clonard a self-study curriculum?
No, it is not self-study. It is a parent/tutor directed curriculum for Pre-school – Grade 12. The parent takes the role of a teacher and offers support and guidance while giving the child the space to work out problems on their own.
4. Is home schooling suitable for a remedial child?
We do not currently offer a specific remedial option, but we are hoping to be able to do so soon. Sometimes, however, all remedial children need is a bit of extra attention and some time with a remedial professional. Remedial children need a very specific hands-on approach from a trained remedial teacher in a one-on-one relationship; so please note that you will need to seek assistance from a professional. Our curriculum is flexible in that learners can take as long as they need to complete each grade and assessments/exams are written when you are ready – this is often enough to help learners with remedial needs.
5. Is the Clonard curriculum suitable for families living out of the country?
Yes, our Pre-school to Grade 9 packs can be used almost anywhere in the world to educate your child. Unfortunately, we cannot send your pack out of the country so we will need a South African address to send your pack to. Exam papers, emailed twice a year, are written at home and returned to our offices for marking. Once all the papers have been marked we will generate your child’s report card and send it through to you on email.
6. Does Clonard provide reports?
Yes, we provide reports reflecting subject marks and aggregates just as in mainstream schools. We make sure that we stay up-to-date with the pass requirements set out by the DoE. Our reports provide an accurate record of your child’s education and can be used to enrol at mainstream schools should you so wish.
7. Are there formal exams/assessments?
Yes, exams/assessments are written twice a year for the older grades and once a year for the foundation phase. We send these to you to be written under exam conditions at home and you send them back to us to be marked by our qualified teachers. Continuous assessment tasks are also performed throughout the year forming a continuous assessments portfolio, which is in line with the requirements from the DoE as well as providing a record of progress should it be required by an educational institution.
