In the General Education and Training (GET) phase, Grade 9 is the end of the compulsory phase of schooling. Education in this band aims at providing learners with the basic competencies or a broad foundation of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for lifelong learning.

King Edward VII School’s compulsory subjects for Grade 8 and 9 learners is as follows:

• Home Language (English)
• 1st Additional Language: Afrikaans or isiZulu
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Creative Arts
• Economic Management Sciences
• Life Orientation

At the end of Grade 9 learners must choose seven subjects for Grades 10 – 12.

Four core (compulsory) subjects

1. Home Language (English)
2. First Additional Language (Afrikaans or isiZulu)
3. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
4. Life Orientation

3 elective subjects from this list

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Engineering Graphics and Design
• Geography
• History
• Information Technology
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Visual Arts

Minimum NSC requirements for further studies relating to Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Studies

Bachelor’s degree pass requirements

• At least 40% for your Home Language
• At least 50% for four other subjects
• At least 30% for two other subjects

Diploma pass requirements

• At least 40% for your Home Language
• At least 40% for three other subjects (Four, including your home language.)
• At least 30% for two other subjects

Higher certificate pass requirements

• At least 40% in your Home Language
• At least 40% in two other subjects
• At least 30% for three other subjects